A case-crossover study conducted on a large health care database in South Korea shed light on the association between acute angle-closure glaucoma and a number of prescription and nonprescription medications.“Understanding the association of drugs with…
Month: January 2023
iDose TR demonstrates positive safety results in surgical exchange trial
Glaukos reported positive results in a clinical trial investigating the safety of the surgical exchange procedure for the iDose TR in subjects who had previously received the implant in a phase 2b clinical trial.The second administration of iDose TR (t…
20/20 Onsite, Warby Parker & Boston Public Schools Reunite for “Vision for Boston”
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–20/20 Onsite, Boston Public Schools (BPS), the New England College of Optometry (NECO) , and Warby Parker continue their partnership with “Vision for Boston,” a program offering BPS students free, comprehensive eye examinations…
Thirona spins out retina business
Thirona, which specializes in artificial intelligence-assisted medical imaging, is spinning out its retina division, according to a press release.The decision comes on the heels of the recent expansion of the company’s flagship software, RetCAD, which …
NextGen Healthcare Client Eye Health America Invests in Optimizing Patient and Provider Experience
REMOTE-FIRST COMPANY/GREENVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $NXGN #NextGenHealthcare–NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXGN), a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, today announced that Eye Health America, a rapi…
Visus Therapeutics Appoints World-Renowned Ophthalmologist, Eric D. Donnenfeld, M.D., to Board of Directors
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #VisusTx–Visus Therapeutics Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric D. Donnenfeld, M.D., to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Actress and Beauty Entrepreneur Peyton List Sets Her Sights on 2023 with Upgraded Vision from Life-Changing EVO ICL Lenses
LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses, today announced a partnership with actress and beauty entrepreneur, Peyton List, to further its mission o…
Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Report 2022 to 2028: Featuring AbbVie, Novartis, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries and OASIS Medical Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report by Type, Drug, Dosage, Distribution Channel, Sales Channel, Product, Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022-2028” report has been adde…
Dry Eye Products Global Market Report 2022: Featuring Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, AbbVie, Santen Pharmaceutical & More – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Dry Eye Products Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Product [Antibiotic Drops, Hormone Drops, Artificial Tears and Others] and Type” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering….
Dietary nitrate intake may be associated with lower AMD risk
Dietary nitrate intake was associated with a lower risk for age-related macular degeneration, but the association may be attributed to existing Mediterranean diet patterns, according to a cohort study.“In general, individuals with high nitrate intakes …
Low dose of thyroid eye disease treatment promising in phase 1/2 trial
VRDN-001 demonstrated positive results at a low dose for the treatment of active thyroid eye disease in a phase 1/2 clinical trial, according to a press release from Viridian Therapeutics.The ongoing trial investigated two intravenous infusions of VRDN…
Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment Global Market Report 2022: Featuring Allergan, Genetech, Novartis, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals & More – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2022 to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarket…
Global Safety Eyewear Market Report 2022: Growing Environmental Pollution Boosting Need For Protective Eyewear – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Safety Eyewear Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application (Industrial Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction, Military and Others), By Product (Non-prescription and Prescript…
VIDEO: Surgeon shares pearls on identifying benign, malignant intraocular tumors
NEW YORK — In a presentation at OSN New York Retina, Jasmine H. Francis, MD, FACS, offers insights for retina surgeons on distinguishing between malignant and benign tumors.Francis discusses specific ways to identify signs of vitreoretinal lymphoma and…
Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Expands Executive Team with the Appointment of Scott Hunter as Chief Commercial Officer
CUMBERLAND, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage biotech company, today announced the expansion of its executive team with the appointment of Scott Hunter as Chief Commercial Officer bringing two decades of eyecare e…
Forge Biologics and Oculogenex Announce AAV Contract Development and Manufacturing Partnership
LA HABRA, Calif. & COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oculogenex, a biotech company developing a novel adeno-associated viral (AAV) gene therapy treatment to stop the degeneration of central vision in patients, and Forge Biologics, a gene therapy-focused…
HORUS PHARMA KONDIGT SAMENWERKING MET PLASTIC BANK AAN OM BIJNA 100 TON PLASTIC TE RECYCLEREN
BRUSSEL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horus Pharma, het onafhankelijke Franse laboratorium dat is gespecialiseerd in oogheelkunde en bekendstaat om zijn expertise in de ontwikkeling van producten ‘zonder bewaarmiddelen’ voor de verzorging van ogen en oogleden, kon…
Horus Pharma Announces New Partnership With Plastic Bank to Recycle Nearly 100 Tons of Plastic
BRUSSELS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horus Pharma, an independent French laboratory specialized in ophthalmology known for its expertise in developing preservative-free products designed to facilitate eye and eyelid health, has formed a partnership with Plastic …
Global Eyewear Market 2022 to 2031 – Featuring Luxottica Group, Essilor International, Zeiss International and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Eyewear Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global …
New AI-based model may help identify patients at risk for post-LASIK ectasia
A new AI-based model showed the ability to identify eyes with normal topographies at risk for developing post-LASIK ectasia.“This method increases the number of cases correctly identified as at risk and reduces the number of eyes that had been inadequa…