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Study: The brain controls cellular process that leads to glaucoma
Findings from a new study published in Translational Vision Science & Technology show the brain, not the eye, controls the cellular process that leads to glaucoma. The results may help develop treatments for one of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness, as well as contribute to the development of future therapies for preserving brain function in other age-related disorders like Alzheimer’s.
Ocugen’s OCU100 gets FDA orphan drug designation for treatment of retinitis pigmentosa
Ocugen, Inc. and the University of Colorado today announced exclusive license agreements that allow for Ocugen to continue developing two drug candidates for the treatment for ophthalmology indications, and that one of the assets, OCU100, recombinant l…
RPB grants $500,000 to accelerate treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa
Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), the leading eye research foundation, is providing $500,000 to accelerate the development of treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) — a family of retinal diseases that progressively create extreme tunnel vision, l…
EHR solutions provider, ChartLogic, partners with Kareo
ChartLogic, a leader in electronic health record solutions for specialty and primary care physician practices, today announced a partnership with billing solutions powerhouse, Kareo, that will allow the company to offer its clients best-of-breed revenu…
Regular grape consumption may play role in eye health
New research presented this week at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology conference in Orlando, Florida suggests that regular grape consumption may play a role in eye health by protecting the retina from deterioration.
Regular grape consumption may play role in eye health
New research presented this week at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology conference in Orlando, Florida suggests that regular grape consumption may play a role in eye health by protecting the retina from deterioration.
Study finds high BP drugs may raise likelihood of age-related macular degeneration
There may be a connection between taking vasodilators and developing early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older, according to a study published online in O…
Viewpoints: It’s past time to move on VA’s problems; administration should report new health law numbers
When America sends men and women to fight, it owes them an enduring debt, starting with competent and timely health care and disability benefits when they leave active duty. President Obama expressed outrage on Wednesday at recent charges of wrongdoing…
IRIDEX’ Micropulse technology safe, durable for treating glaucoma
IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today announced that data from a one-year, multi-center study demonstrates the safety and durability of its proprietary MicroPulse technology as a treatment for glaucoma.
AbbVie receives HUMIRA orphan drug designation from FDA for treatment of non-infectious uveitis
AbbVie announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted HUMIRA orphan drug designation for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, or pan-uveitis, or chronic non-infectious anterior uveitis, a group of rare but se…
Leica Microsystems and Med X Change announce select Leica surgical microscopes are now available with integrated 1080p recording
Leica Microsystems and Med X Change announce that select Leica surgical microscopes are now available with integrated 1080p video recording and still image capture. The compact Med X Change EvolutionHD 2D Medical Video Recorder, EVO for short, seamlessly integrates with the microscope stands, providing high definition video recording without interrupting surgical workflow. This small, powerful, high end medical video recorder with state-of-the-art features delivers surgical content automatically to Apple® iPad and iPhone mobile devices. Leica Microsystems presented the system at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery / American (Read more...)
Shire intends to submit NDA for lifitegrast to treat dry eye disease
Following a May 15, 2014, meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces today that it intends to submit a New Drug Application for lifitegrast as a treatment for the signs…
NovaBay completes enrollment of patients in global Phase 2b viral conjunctivitis trial
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing non-antibiotic, topical antimicrobial products, today announced it has completed enrollment of patients in its global Phase 2b viral conjunctivitis trial, BAYnovation.
Eleven Biotherapeutics reports financial results and operational highlights for Q1 2014
Eleven Biotherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing protein therapeutics to treat diseases of the eye, today reported financial results and operational highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
First Edition: May 13, 2014
Today’s headlines include reports about how the insurance marketplace is taking shape for 2015.
Amakem commences Phase 2 dose-ranging study of AMA0076 drug for treatment of glaucoma
Amakem Therapeutics, a clinical stage ophthalmology company, today announced that first patients have commenced treatment in a Phase 2 dose-ranging study of its lead drug candidate, AMA0076 for the treatment of glaucoma.
People who consume diet rich resveratrol are likely to develop cardiovascular disease
A study of Italians who consume a diet rich in resveratrol — the compound found in red wine, dark chocolate and berries — finds they live no longer than and are just as likely to develop cardiovascular disease or cancer as those who eat or drink smaller amounts of the antioxidant.
Scientists develop non-invasive technique to determine gene carriers for retinitis pigmentosa
Scientists have developed a non-invasive technique to determine if individuals carry a gene for an inherited eye disease known as retinitis pigmentosa.
Researchers discover new class of drugs to treat nystagmus eye condition
In another example of serendipity advancing scientific research, investigators have discovered a new class of drugs to treat an eye condition called nystagmus.