People with a progressive genetic eye disorder see more clearly after receiving engineered grafts that repair the damaged surfaces of their eyes, offering a glimpse at what future treatments could hold. Medscape Medical News
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Satralizumab Shows Promise for Thyroid Eye Disease
An antibody targeting the interleukin-6 receptor may help reduce bulging of the eyes and inflammation in patients with thyroid eye disease, early phase 3 data show. Medscape Medical News
STAAR Surgical Releases Landmark Global Report Showing Structural Multi-Market Shift Toward Lens-Based Vision Correction
LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO™ family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today released a new report entitled The Future of Refr…
Axial PsA Diagnosis: Applying AXIS Evidence in Practice
Dr Denis Poddubnyy discusses data from the AXIS study that inform his approach to diagnosing axial psoriatic arthritis. Medscape Rheumatology
Ashvattha Therapeutics Announces Investor and Conference Presentations
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ashvattha Therapeutics (“Ashvattha”), a clinical-stage company developing an at-home subcutaneous (subQ) monthly treatment, announced presentations at HC Wainwright Conference, Ophthalmology Futures Retina Forum, …
Tenpoint Therapeutics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences and Medical Meetings
LONDON & WARREN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tenpoint Therapeutics, Ltd., a global commercial ophthalmic pharmaceutical company focused on developing groundbreaking treatments to improve vision in the aging eye, today announced participation in upcoming inv…
Ultrasound May Help Predict Graves Orbitopathy Risk
Researchers test a new risk score using ultrasound to screen for orbitopathy, a complication estimated to occur in more than 25% of people with Graves disease. Medscape Medical News
Warby Parker Announces Participation in the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Retailing Conference
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE: WRBY) (the “Company”), a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand focused on vision for all, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Retailing Conference …
STAAR Surgical Names Former CEO David Bailey as Chief Commercial Officer
LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced the appointme…
Once-Nightly Eye Drop Aids Dim-Light Vision
In patients who face difficulty seeing in low light, a once-nightly eye drop significantly improves night vision and reduces glare, halos, and starbursts, a phase 3 trial shows. Medscape Medical News
5 Things Doctors Should Know About Medical AI Regulation
Federal and state regulators are drawing new boundaries around medical AI, from how the tools are vetted to who bears responsibility when they fail. Medscape Medical News
Modified Vitamin A May Slow Rare Vision Disease
A deuterium-enriched vitamin A pill slows the growth of retina-damaging lesions in Stargardt disease by more than 20%, according to a recent clinical trial. Medscape Medical News
Trust Is Earned, Not Assumed
Trust flows both ways between physicians and their patients, says John Whyte, MD, MPH, CEO and executive vice president of the American Medical Association. Dr Whyte shares how he seeks to build that trust. Medscape
STAAR Surgical Names Medtech Innovator and Platform Builder Ben Park as Chief Technology Officer
LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced the appointme…
Samsara Vision Promotes Jason Herod to President and Chief Executive Officer
FAR HILLS, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AMD–Samsara Vision promoted Jason Herod to President and CEO. Having joined Samsara Vision in 2021, Mr. Herod was most recently Chief Commercial Officer.
Most Women Don't Recognize Dry Eye as a Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause, New Bausch + Lomb Survey Finds
VAUGHAN, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced findings from a new survey highlighting a significant awareness ga…
Letter-Matching Test Favored for Vision Screening in Kids
A vision test that requires young children to match letters may screen better for reduced vision than a test requiring them to indicate the orientation of a letter. Medscape Medical News
CKM Syndrome Tied to Major Blinding Eye Diseases
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of developing major blinding eye diseases in a large UK cohort, with stage 3 showing the highest rates. Medscape Medical News
How to Mange Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in Primary Care
Dr Neil Skolnik breaks down the American Urological Association guideline for the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Medscape Family Medicine
How to Manage Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in Primary Care
Dr Neil Skolnik breaks down the American Urological Association guideline for the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Medscape Family Medicine