Highlights From Atlantic Coast Retina Club and Macula 2026
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By
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Trisha Ortiz, BS
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Omar Masoud, MD
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Alexander Shaer, BS
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Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD
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January 1, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Highlights From Atlantic Coast Retina Club and Macula 2026
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Retinal Diseases |
| Key Mechanisms | Emerging therapies and surgical approaches for retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. |
| Target Population | Patients with retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and inherited retinal diseases. |
| Care Setting | Ophthalmology clinics and retina specialty centers. |
Key Highlights
- Presentation of novel treatments for ocular oncology and tumor cases.
- Discussion on the effectiveness of intra-arterial chemotherapy in retinoblastoma and melanoma.
- Emerging role of intravitreal tyrosine kinase inhibitors in diabetic retinopathy.
- Importance of genetic evaluation in inherited retinal diseases.
- Real-world deviations from established treatment protocols in diabetic retinopathy.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Utilize multimodal imaging and ancillary testing for accurate diagnosis of retinal diseases.
- Consider genetic evaluation in cases of inherited retinal diseases.
Management
- Intra-arterial chemotherapy may be preferred over systemic chemotherapy in select cases.
- Intravitreal tyrosine kinase inhibitors may provide comparable outcomes to anti-VEGF therapy.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Regular follow-up for patients with diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.
- Monitor for ocular side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Risks
- Potential side effects of treatments, including those from GLP-1 receptor agonists.
- Consideration of trauma-related risks in patients with inherited retinal diseases.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and inherited retinal diseases.
Individualized treatment strategies based on visual acuity and OCT findings.
Clinical Best Practices
- Encourage protective eyewear in patients with inherited retinal diseases.
- Consider alternative therapies when conventional treatments are not effective.
- Maintain a multidisciplinary approach for complex retinal cases.
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