OXFORD, Royaume-Uni–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oxular Limited, une société de matériel ophtalmologique au stade clinique qui développe des traitements ciblés de longue durée pour les troubles rétiniens afin d’améliorer la vision des patients, a annoncé aujourd’…
Month: January 2023
Telemedicine, innovation, AI key to reducing imaging burden in diabetic retinopathy
KOLOA, Hawaii — Telemedicine, imaging innovations and artificial intelligence could help address the burden of screening in diabetic retinal care, according to a speaker at Retina 2023.Paolo S. Silva, MD, said despite well-established guidelines for di…
Oxular Limited Announces Acceptance of IND for Suprachoroidal OXU-001 for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema
OXFORD, United Kingdom–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oxular Limited, a clinical-stage ophthalmic company developing long-lasting targeted treatments for retinal disorders to improve patients’ vision, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a…
Fabrinet to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on February 6, 2023
BANGKOK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced it …
Autofluorescence shows two pathways to geographic atrophy
Geographic atrophy could involve two separate disease pathways, one with soft drusen and one with subretinal drusenoid deposits, according to a study published in Eye.R. Theodore Smith, MD, PhD, and colleagues were able to differentiate these markers i…
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Global Market Report 2022: Upcoming Treatments to Redefine Sector – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Market, Global Forecast 2023-2028, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Age-Related …
Disparities remain in access to ROP care
KOLOA, Hawaii — Socioeconomic factors have led to disparities in access to retinopathy of prematurity care, according to a speaker at Retina 2023.Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD, said a good classification system, screening guidelines and treatment options have…
Bausch + Lomb Will Release Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results on February 22
VAUGHAN, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) (“Bausch + Lomb”), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial res…
Harrow Closes Acquisition of U.S. Rights to ILEVRO®, NEVANAC®, VIGAMOX®, MAXIDEX®, and TRIESENCE® and Will Begin Receiving Net Profit Payments for Acquired Products
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $HROW–Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW), a leading U.S. eyecare pharmaceutical company, today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of the exclusive U.S. commercial rights to five branded ophthalmic pr…
VIDEO: Speaker outlines advantages of inflow MIGS
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Brian A. Francis, MD, discusses the advantages of inflow vs. outflow minimally invasive glaucoma surgery procedures.“Inflow MIGS, such as [endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation] and Mi…
Risk stratification may reduce demand for diabetic retinal screening
KOLOA, Hawaii — Stratifying patients based on risk factors could help address the demand for more diabetic retinal screening, according to a speaker at Retina 2023.Robin A. Vora, MD, said the demand for retinal screening services has increased since sc…
Preop evaluation can lessen risk for postop corneal neuropathic pain
KOLOA, Hawaii —Evaluation before ocular surgery may help lessen the risk for development of corneal neuropathic pain postsurgically, a speaker here said.“A lot of times, patients are told they have dry eye for years and years after LASIK, and it’s actu…
VIDEO: Time matters when faced with corneal ulceration
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, discusses the need for having fortified antibiotic available when a patient presents with corneal ulceration.“That extra hour or 2 hours it takes for the p…
VIDEO: Multifocal IOL technology filters violet light to diminish glare, halos
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Michael Patterson, DO, discusses Johnson & Johnson’s OptiBlue violet light-filtering technology for multifocal IOLs.“Everyone that’s getting multifocal lenses in the past have had…
Take care to avoid iatrogenic breaks when addressing tractional detachments in children
KOLOA, Hawaii — In cases of tractional detachments in pediatric patients, retinal surgeons need to be careful not to make iatrogenic breaks, a speaker here said.“It’s a little different than in diabetic patients in adults, where if you end up making a …
Balance Boards to Stay Active in the Offfice: Interview with Joel Heath, CEO of FluidStance
Fun and durable, the FluidStance balance board deck can be found at many offices these days as working professionals with desk jobs look for ways to stay active and healthy. Long hours slumped over at a desk means that your muscles remain inactive for long periods of time – a running hypothesis is that long […]
Biobots Use Optogenetic Muscle Actuators for Movement
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed centimeter-scale biobots that combine soft materials, mouse muscle tissue, and wireless electronic components. The tiny devices can be controlled remotely through optogenetics. The muscle within the devices forms an optogenetic actuator and creates movement when exposed to light. The researchers can control this movement remotely […]
Nordic Eyewear Market Report 2023 to 2027: Featuring Grand Vision, Synsam, Specsavers, Synologen AB, Optik Team and Krogh Optikk – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Nordic Eyewear Market (Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Finland): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2023-2027)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Nordic eyewear market is…
5-Fluorouracil use in corneal tumor treatment making a comeback
KOLOA, Hawaii — The use of intracameral 5-fluorouracil remains an option for treating some corneal tumors, Beeran B. Meghpara, MD, said at Hawaiian Eye 2023.“Interferon was my drop of choice because it’s so well tolerated, but Merck has decided to stop…
VIDEO: Presbyopia lenses provide greater vision range, risk of night vision loss
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, William B. Trattler, MD, explains considerations for choosing a presbyopia-correcting IOL and which patients may not be best suited for them.“We have wonderful presbyopic lens tec…