PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pixium Vision (Paris:PIX) (FR0011950641 – PIX), a company developing innovative bionic vision systems to allow patients who have lost their sight to lead more independent lives, today announced that it has received approval from the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK to initiate a clinical trial for patients who have lost sight due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP) with the IRIS® II bionic vision system. This system being evaluated includes
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Acucela Announces Top-Line Results from Phase 2b/3 Clinical Trial of Emixustat
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acucela Inc. (Tokyo: 4589) (“Acucela”), a clinical-stage ophthalmology company that specializes in identifying and developing novel therapeutics to treat and slow the progression of sight-threatening ophthalmic diseases, announced today top-line results from the Phase 2b/3 clinical trial (S.E.A.T.T.L.E. study) of the investigational visual cycle modulator emixustat hydrochloride (emixustat). The study enrolled 508 patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-
Global Glass Lens Market 2016-2020 with Essilor, HOYA, Luxottica & Zeiss Dominating – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Glass Lens Market 2016-2020” report to their offering. The global glass lens market to grow at a CAGR of 3.55% during the period 2016-2020. Global Glass Lens Market…
Presbia to Participate in Jefferies 2016 Global Healthcare Conference
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Presbia PLC (NASDAQ: LENS), an ophthalmic device company and leader in near-vision restoration that has developed and is currently marketing the Presbia Flexivue Microlens™, a proprietary optical lens implant for treating presbyopia, announced today that Todd Cooper, President and CEO, is scheduled to present at the Jefferies 2016 Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Conference is being held from June 7 to 10, 2016 in New York, NY
Selecta Biosciences Obtains Exclusive License to Proprietary Gene Therapy Vector from Massachusetts Eye and Ear
WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Selecta Biosciences, Inc. has obtained an exclusive license to Anc80, an in silico designed gene therapy vector, from Massachusetts Eye and Ear for a rare genetic disease with additional options.
Global Ocular Disorders Overview – Rising Therapeutics, Technologies, and Devices – 200 Companies & 250 Clinical Trials – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Ocular Disorders: Rising Therapeutics, Technologies, and Devices – Overview ” report to their offering. Available to Report is Ocular Disorders: Rising Therapeutics, Techn…
Zocular® Introduces Okra-Infused ZocuZap™: Manages Acne, Improves Skin Tone and Texture…..Naturally
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#acne–ZOCUZAP, a revolutionary new okra-based product manages acne and improves skin tone and texture. Just one wipe once a day is all it takes to see dramatic improvements in facial appearance.
Omeros Announces Debt Financing Transaction for $20 Million in Additional Funds
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omeros Announces Debt Financing Transaction for $20 Million in Additional Funds
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment 2016 – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2016” drug pipelines to their offering. The report provides comprehensive information on the pipe…
CooperVision Unveils 2015 Best Practices Honorees
PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CooperVision Unveils 2015 Best Practices Honorees. Inaugural Class of 10 Honorees Will Be Broadly Recognized for their Success in Optometry.
サンバイオ、再生細胞薬SB623の網膜変性疾患用途特許を取得
米国カリフォルニア州マウンテンビュー–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(ビジネスワイヤ) — 再生細胞薬の開発・製造を手掛ける当社グループ(サンバイオ株式会社およびその子会社であるSanBio Inc.)は、この度、独自に開発を進めている再生細胞薬SB623(以下、「本剤」)について、網膜変性疾患を対象とした特許を米国特許商標局(USPTO)から取得しましたのでお知らせします。当社は、中枢神経系において神経再生を促進する再生細胞薬SB623を開発しており、網膜変性疾患を含む神経細胞が関与する様々な疾患に対する治療薬の提供を目指しています。 2016年5月3日に取得が完了した特許(米国特許番号No. 9,326,999 B2)は、再生細胞薬SB623の用途特許で、光受容体機能の向上を促進することで網膜変性疾患を治療するというものです。網膜色素変性や加齢黄斑変性をはじめとする網膜変性疾患は、視細胞や網膜色素上皮が変性することで視力が減弱します。網膜変性疾患の中でも網膜色素変性症や、萎縮型加齢黄斑変性は有効な治療法がなく、また最終的には失明に至る場合もあるため、有効な治療法が求められ
Global Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) Pipeline Report 2016 – Review 7 Companies & Drug Profiles – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) – Pipeline Review, H1 2016” report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic developmen…
Global Bacterial Conjunctivitis Pipeline Review, H1 2016 – Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts Report – Key Vendors: Cellceutix, InSite Vision, Shire – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Bacterial Conjunctivitis – Pipeline Review, H1 2016” report to their offering. The report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutics under development for Bact…
Inotek Pharmaceuticals Corporation Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
LEXINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inotek today reported financial results and operational highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Omeros Corporation Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER), a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing both small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting infl…
Leonard M. Blum Joins Omeros to Lead Business and Commercial Activities
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER), a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing both small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting inflammation, coagulopathies and disorders of the central nervous system, today announced the hiring of Leonard Blum as chief business and commercial officer. Mr. Blum is leading the company’s sales, marketing, commercial strategy and planning, and bu
Omeros Corporation Announces Exclusive Middle East Distribution Agreement for OMIDRIA®
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER), a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing both small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting infl…
Ocular Therapeutix™ Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. “This is an exciting time for Ocular Therapeutix, as we anticipate multiple key milestones throughout the remainder of 2016, including the July 2016 PDUFA date for DEXTENZA for the treatment of post-surgical
CareCredit and Visionworks Expand Exclusive Patient Financing Agreement
COSTA MESA, Calif. & SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareCredit and Visionworks expand exclusive patient financing agreement to include all Visionworks locations.
Europe Cataract Treatment Market Report 2016-2020 – Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Europe Cataract Treatment Market and Competitive Landscape Highlights – 2016” report to their offering. The research focuses on key countries such as Germany, France, Ital…