CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Monroe Capital LLC today announced an increase in the credit facility to Luxury Optical Holdings (“LOH”) to support continued growth of the business. LOH is a portfolio company of aPriori Capital Partners and Goode Partners. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Luxury Optical Holdings is the leading retailer of luxury eyewear with specialty boutiques in key markets across the United States. LOH’s key retail concepts include Robert Marc, Optica, Scene, Morgenthal Frederics, Dava
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GenMark Diagnostics to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Health Care Conference
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNMK), a leading provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems, announced today that Hany Massarany, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at th…
Eleven Biotherapeutics Publishes Clinical Data on EBI-005 for the Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phase 2 Results Published in Eye and Contact Lens Demonstrate Statistically Significant and Clinically Meaningful Improvements with EBI-005 and Support Planned Phase 3 Clinical Study Design
Tyrogenex Initiates the APEX study, a Phase 2 Trial of Oral Treatment with X-82 for Wet AMD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tyrogenex, privately held company focused on the development of next-generation targeted therapeutics for cancer and ophthalmology, announced the initiation of a phase 2 study referred to as “APEX.”
Aerie Pharmaceuticals to Announce First Quarter 2015 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, May 7, 2015
IRVINE, Calif. & BEDMINSTER, N.J. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AERI) (the “Company”), announced today that its first quarter 2015 financial results will be released after the market closes on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Following the release, the Company will host a live conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a general business and strategic update. Additionally, the Company
First FDA Cleared Ophthalmic App for Monitoring AMD and DR
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vital Art and Science, LLC (VAS), an emerging ophthalmic medical device company, has introduced the mVT™ Service, an innovative medical device and physician portal that conveniently and accurately tracks the progression of vision damaging diseases such as age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The device is available only by prescription and consists of an easily downloaded app that can be used on any Apple smartphone or tablet. Patient test data are
Stealth BioTherapeutics Expands Ocuvia’s Clinical Development into Rare Mitochondrial Optic Neuropathies
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stealth BioTherapeutics (Stealth), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing drug candidates for mitochondrial dysfunction, today announced expansion of its ophthalmology program.
New Treatment for Chronic Eye Problems in Midwest
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cataract & Refractive Center of Ohio released an advisory alert to educate people across the Midwest about a new treatment for chronic eye problems suffered by millions of Americans. Those problems are often worse during the spring in the Midwest, when the air is flooded with pollen from maple trees and other plants. In the advisory, Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, co-founder of The Eye Center of Columbus, explains that more than 23 million Americans su
R-Tech Ueno: Announcement on Acquisition of the Right to Develop and Commercialize DE-105 from Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–R-Tech Ueno (JASDAQ:4573) This is to announce that R-Tech Ueno, Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO and President: Yukihiko Mashima, hereinafter referred to as “R-Tech Ueno”) has acquired the right to develop and commercia…
Acucela Provides Important Company Updates
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acucela Inc. (TOKYO:4589), a clinical-stage biotechnology company that specializes in discovering and developing novel drug candidates to potentially treat and slow the progression of sight-threatening ophthalmic diseases, tod…
Aerie Pharmaceuticals Reports Initial RhopressaTM Phase 3 Efficacy Results
IRVINE, Calif. & BEDMINSTER, N.J. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AERI), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class therapies for the treatment of patients with glaucoma and other diseases of the eye, today reported the results of its first Phase 3 registration trial (Rocket 1) for RhopressaTM, a novel once-daily, triple-action eye drop being tested for its ability to
Prestige Brands Announces Ron Lombardi to Succeed Matt Mannelly as President and Chief Executive Officer
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PBH) announced today that Matthew M. Mannelly, President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, will retire effective June 1, 2015. Following his retirement, the Board of Directors has appointed Ron Lombardi, Chief Financial Officer, to succeed Mr. Mannelly as President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. “Ron and Matt have worked toget
Clearside Biomedical, Inc. Announces Purchase of iScience Patent Portfolio for Suprachoroidal Space Drug Delivery
ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clearside Biomedical, which develops drug therapies to treat eye diseases, announces acquisition of iScience Interventional Corp.’s patent portfolio covering drug delivery to the suprachoroidal space.
Research and Markets: Global and Chinese Visual Chart Monitor Industry, 2010-2020 Market Research Report
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kjmvvr/global_and) has announced the addition of the “Global and Chinese Visual chart monitor Industry, 2010-2020 Market Research Report” report to their offering…
II-VI Optical Systems to Debut Most Recent Capabilities Integration at the 2015 SPIE-DSS Show
MURRIETA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–II-VI Optical Systems (II-VI OS) will present at the SPIE-DSS show in Baltimore Maryland, April 20-23, 2015, Booth #725.
Eleven Biotherapeutics to Report First Quarter 2015 Financial Results on April 30, 2015
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eleven Biotherapeutics to Report First Quarter 2015 Financial Results on April 30, 2015
Presbia Announces the Start of Commercialization of the Presbia Flexivue Micolens™ in Australia
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Presbia Announces the Start of Commercialization of the Presbia Flexivue Micolens™ in Australia
Anthem, Inc. Offers Six Tips for Maintaining Healthy Eyes in Recognition of Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anthem, Inc., offers six tips for maintaining healthy eyes in recognition of Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month.
Technavio Publishes Market Forecast and Analysis on the Smart Glasses Market for Augmented Reality 2015-2019
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio has published a new report on the smart glasses market for augmented reality (AR), which is expected to grow at a CAGR 194.2% from 2015-2019.
Icon Bioscience Announces Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Data Demonstrates Exceptional Efficacy of IBI-10090 in Reducing Inflammation Associated with Cataract Surgery
SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phase 3 trial data showed that IBI-10090 is highly effective in treating inflammation post cataract surgery.