Many people who undergo laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery to correct their vision experience new eye problems months after the procedure, according to a new study from the U.S. government. Reuters Health Information
Texas Reports Local Zika Case, First Outside Florida
The Texas health department believes that a woman became infected from the bite of a local mosquito. Medscape Medical News
AGTC posts $3.6 million net income in third quarter
AGTC reported a net income of $3.6 million in the third quarter compared with a net loss of $9.1 million in the same quarter of 2015, according to a press release.Quarterly revenue totaled $11.8 million, an increase from $11.1 million in the second qua…
Santen releases topline results supporting efficacy, safety of Opsiria for non-infectious uveitis
Topline results for the SAKURA phase 3 program show the efficacy and safety of Opsiria as a potential treatment for non-infectious uveitis of the posterior segment, Santen announced in a press release.Opsiria (440 g sirolimus injection), an intravitrea…
CMS releases tool to facilitate Quality Payment Program
The CMS recently launched an online tool to aid in sharing electronic data for the Medicare Quality Payment Program to reduce clinician burden, while improving overall quality of care, according to a press release.This new launch, known as an Application Program Interface (API), builds upon the CMS’s Quality Payment Program website that was released in October. It will facilitate the retrieval and maintenance of the program’s measures for organizations, as well as enable organizations to create applications for physicians and their practices. The Explores Measures tool was developed by the (Read more...)
Ophthalmology Drug Development Pipeline Review 2016: Which Companies are the Most Active? – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Ophthalmology Drug Development Pipeline Review, 2016” report to their offering. The report provides comprehensive information on the pipeline development landscape for gla…