Category: Business

One-year Outcomes Data from Clinical Trial with ReVision Optics’ Raindrop® Near Vision Inlay for Treating Presbyopia Published in Ophthalmology, the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReVision Optics, Inc., a leader in implantable presbyopia-correcting corneal inlay technology, announces that results from its ongoing Phase III U.S. FDA clinical study evaluating the Raindrop Near Vision Inlay for the treatment of presbyopia show significantly improved near visual performance and produced a 92% rate of satisfaction among study subjects one year following the procedure. The outcomes data were published in an article entitled “Treatment of P


Bruker Introduces New Analytical Solutions and Scientific Instruments at Pittcon 2016

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This week at Pittcon 2016, Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) is showcasing new products and analytical solutions for core Applied & Pharma markets, for our Nanoanalysis, Microscopy & Advanced Materials Research markets, as well as new after-market services and life-cycle support solutions for our customers. A. Applied and Pharmaceutical Markets The new MATRIX™-MG series of high-performance gas analyzers offer automated, high precision and real-time monitoring of gas compou


NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NBY), a biopharmaceutical Company focusing on commercializing its prescription Avenova® Lid and Lash Cleanser for the domestic eye care market, reports financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2015, and provides a business update. Fourth Quarter 2015 versus Third Quarter 2015 Avenova Highlights 41% increase in sales to a record $1.6 million 29% increase in the number of optometrists and ophtha


Global Contact Lenses & Intraocular Lenses Market – Expected to Grow to US$ 20,050.9 Million by 2019 at a CAGR of 8.4% – Research and Markets

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nhqn5v/global_contact) has announced the addition of the “Global Contact Lenses & Intraocular Lenses Market Assessment & Forecast: 2015-2019” report to their offering. The North American market is anticipated to continue leading in terms of value due to ease of availability, higher awareness and diagnosis, greater number of ophthalmologists and optometrists per 1000 people as compared to other regi


First Patients in Presbia Microlens FDA Study Complete 12-Month Postoperative Visits

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Presbia PLC (NASDAQ: LENS), an ophthalmic device company and leader in near-vision restoration, announced today that all subjects treated as part of the first stage of its U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pivotal study completed their 12-month postoperative visits, a significant milestone in the FDA approval process of its Presbia Flexivue Microlens™. The Presbia Flexivue Microlens is a revolutionary optical lens implant for treating presbyopia, the age-related l


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2015

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. “2015 was highlighted by the filing of our NUPLAZID™ (pimavanserin) New Drug Application for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the designation of Priority Review b


Notal Vision Achieves Medicare Coverage For ForeseeHome

CHANTILLY, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Notal Vision, Inc. is pleased to announce that the ForeseeHome AMD Monitoring Program is now available for eligible Medicare patients across the U.S. ForeseeHome is available by prescription for patients with Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) at high risk for developing Wet AMD. The clinical utility for ForeseeHome was established in the Home Monitoring of the Eye (HOME) Study, part of a National Eye Institute-sponsored study, where over 1500 patients w


Second Sight Mourns Loss and Celebrates Legacy of Founder Alfred E. Mann

SYLMAR, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYES) (“Second Sight” or “the Company”), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable visual prosthetics to provide some useful vision to blind patients, today mourns the passing of Founder Alfred E. Mann. “We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our founder, mentor and friend, Al Mann, a pioneering leader whose contributions and vision profoundly impacted the lives of so many and whose legacy will impact m