Entrusting your vision to those who lead scientific evidence brings a level of reassurance that is hard to explain. Dr. Anna Sala-Puigdollers, retina specialist at Visionclinic, took part in the 29th Congress of the Spanish Society of Retina and Vitreous (SERV), one of the most important scientific meetings in ophthalmology in Spain.
Trusting those who lead scientific evidence
At a time when ophthalmology is advancing rapidly, the difference lies not only in treating diseases, but in being where knowledge is created. Active participation in congresses such as SERV is a guarantee that a specialist is at the forefront of retinal care.
Dr. Anna Sala-Puigdollers co-chaired, together with Dr. Saturnino Gismero, a high-level scientific session presenting some of the most relevant advances in retinal diseases.
Anna Sala
“True innovation in retina comes from the constant exchange of knowledge and from questioning what we take for granted.”
Key advances in the treatment of retinal diseases
During the session, several studies shaping the present and future of retinal treatment were discussed.
– Advances in AMD treatment:
A major focus was age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with studies on new treatments such as faricimab and aflibercept 8 mg, as well as therapeutic switching strategies in patients with suboptimal response.
– Personalized medicine in retina:
Progress toward personalized retinal care was also highlighted, including the use of immunotranscriptomics to predict long-term response to anti-VEGF therapies.
– The role of OCT in retinal diagnosis:
In diagnostics, studies using OCT angiography and multimodal imaging stood out as key tools to improve accuracy in retinal disease diagnosis.
– Other retinal diseases:
Additional topics included the impact of high myopia on vision, inherited retinal dystrophies, and new characterizations of complex conditions such as pachychoroid neovasculopathy.
The future of retinal treatment
The advances presented at SERV reflect the direction of ophthalmology:
– More effective and longer-lasting treatments for conditions such as AMD
– Personalized medicine based on biomarkers
– More accurate diagnoses thanks to imaging technology
– Better understanding of complex and hereditary diseases
Retina specialists shaping the future of ophthalmology
Because when it comes to your vision, it’s not only about the treatment you receive today.
It’s about knowing you are in the hands of specialists who are helping define how retinal diseases will be treated in the future.
