
Elliott Sohn MD
@elliottsohnmd
Retina surgeon, inherited retinal disease specialist, educator & scientist
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https://medicine.uiowa.edu/eye/profile/elliott-sohn 28-10-2013 02:46:24
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Suprachoroidal injection of tyrosine kinase inhibitor axitinib in OASIS phase 1/2 study of previously treated wet AMD eyes showed 77-85% reduction in need for anti-VEGF injections, suggesting improved durability. Presented by David Brown #RetinaSocietyNYC2023 TheRetinaSociety




Amazing opportunity for any #glaucoma specialist wanting to move the needle! And in such a livable city! UIowa Eye University of Iowa Downtown Iowa City


#NEIfunded work demonstrating the impact of autonomous #AI on improving access to diabetic retinopathy screening in children. Johns Hopkins Medicine Division of Endocrinology UIowa Eye UW Ophthalmology Nature Communications paper: nature.com/articles/s4146…




New episode of The Resident Journey with Dr. Ian Han (Ian Han, MD) on tips for transioning as a senior resident and retinal imaging interpretation. spotify.link/XTfqruEwqIb




Smaller ellipsoid zone lesion size, younger age, and lack of foveal involvement portended a greater reduction in disease progression with NT-501 (encapsulated cell technology) for macular telangiectasis type 2. Presented by Anthony Capone at #RSLisbon2024 TheRetinaSociety


Phase 2 subretinal gene therapy of ABBV-RGX-314 in previously treated wet AMD showed good tolerance with few cases of inflammation responsive to steroid drops + stable vision and edema with over 70% injection free over 6 mos. Dr Allen Ho #RSLisbon2024 TheRetinaSociety Wills Eye Hospital


Faricimab associated with greater reductions in pigment epithelial detachment. Better early drying of fluid associated with greater likelihood of extension to 16 weeks. Over 50% could have been extended to 20 weeks. Terrific talks at #RSLisbon2023 TheRetinaSociety John D Pitcher III MD


Metformin use shown to be associated with lower risk of new #AMD and dry AMD. Presentation at #RSLisbon2024 by Dmitra Skondra shows association between metformin use and 47% reduced odds of geographic atrophy in patients without diabetes TheRetinaSociety


Met with Chuck Grassley and congressional legislative staff to advocate for our patients! #myf2025 #ophthalmology Eye Advocacy AAO

