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Retinal Consultants of Arizona is Now Hiring Ophthalmic Technicians to Travel with our Amazing Physicians and Staff!

The ideal candidate will possess the following. Ophthalmology experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate with Medical Assistant Experience. Medical Assistant must possess certification from an accredited program Must be able to work flexible hours and be able to travel via car or plane throughout the state. Photography (FA and OCT) experience helpful Must […]

Dr. Pravin U. Dugel – Modern Retina from Ophthalmology Times

These novel strategies may change DME treatment paradigm By: Michelle Dalton, ELS; Reviewed by Pravin U. Dugel, MD There is no denying that the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor A (anti-VEGF-A) monotherapy has “absolutely revolutionized our treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).” However, there is a subset of patients in whom the anti-VEGFs are not an […]

Dr. Pravin Dugel: Brolucizumab: A New Anti-VEGF Agent For Wet AMD

In this interview from AAO 2017, Dr. Pravin Dugel outlines the results of two phase 3 trials of brolucizumab, a novel anti-VEGF agent for treating neovascular AMD. Brolucizumab is the smallest active unit of a human monoclonal antibody, which allows for concentrated molar dosing. The two trials, dubbed HAWK and HARRIER, suggest that extended dosing is viable. […]

Orbis International Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors

Orbis welcomes Dr. Pravin Dugel, managing partner, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, and David Gitlin, President, UTC Aerospace Systems, to its Board of Directors. Pravin has been involved with Orbis since 2010 as a member of our Volunteer Faculty, specializing in retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy. “I am extremely honored to join the Orbis Board of […]

Dr. Pravin Dugel – Highlights from Day 1 of Retina Subspecialty Day 2017Findings from neovascular AMD studies a highlight from Day 1

Findings from neovascular AMD studies a highlight from Day 1 NEW ORLEANS – The 48-week results of the HAWK and HARRIER studies on brolucizumab (Novartis) for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were one of the highlights from Day 1 at Retina Subspecialty Day. Pravin Dugel, MD, (Phoenix, Ariz.) first described the antibody […]

Novartis’ eye drug clearly works, but edging out Eylea won’t be easy – Dr. Pravin U. Dugel

Dive Brief: Novartis AG’s investigational eye drug bested Regeneron Pharmaceutical Inc.’s Eylea on additional secondary endpoints of two late-stage studies, bolstering the treatment’s potential to go head to head with Regeneron’s market leader. In HAWK trial, 35% fewer patients had intra-retinal fluid (IRF) and/or sub-retinal fluid (SRF) after 16 weeks of taking Novartis’ brolucizumab 6 mg versus […]

Novartis’ VEGF inhibitor demonstrates clinically relevant anatomic, visual gains – Dr. Pravin Dugel

MEETING NEWS American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting NEW ORLEANS — Novartis’ first-in-kind molecule brolucizumab achieved clinically relevant anatomic and visual acuity gains in patients with age-related macular degeneration with every-12-week dosing, according to a speaker. Two dosages of the single-chain antibody fragment VEGF inhibitor were compared with Eylea (aflibercept, Regeneron) in two phase 3 trials, […]

Dr. Derek Kunimoto First in Arizona to Use B&L’s New Bi-Blade Cutter, Vitrectomy Procedure

Retinal Consultants of Arizona and the Retina Research Institute is dedicated to providing the most advanced, personalized patient care in Arizona. Our practice is at the forefront of implementing the latest technologies available for the diagnosis, management and treatment of retina and vitreous disease and conditions – all designed for the highest quality patient care […]

RCA’s Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto Graduates From AAO Leadership Development Program

Phoenix – December 8th, 2017 – On Monday, November 13th during the Society Presidents’ Recognition and Awards Session held in conjunction with AAO 2017 in New Orleans, Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto was recognized for completing his participation in the Academy’s Leadership Development Program XIXI, Class of 2017.   Dr. Kunimoto was among a select group of […]

Dr. Pravin Dugel: “Novartis brolucizumab (RTH258) demonstrates superiority versus aflibercept in key secondary endpoint measures of disease activity in nAMD, a leading cause of blindness”

Novartis brolucizumab (RTH258) demonstrates superiority versus aflibercept in key secondary endpoint measures of disease activity in nAMD, a leading cause of blindness  Brolucizumab, the first and only anti-VEGF to maintain a majority of patients on a 12-week treatment schedule immediately following loading phase in Phase III trials, met primary endpoint of non-inferiority vs aflibercept  Significantly […]