VIDEO: Luminate meets primary, secondary endpoints in phase 2b trial

CHICAGO — At the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit here, Vicken Karageozian, MD, president and chief medical officer of Allegro Ophthalmics, discusses the results of the phase 2b DEL MAR clinical trial of Luminate for treating diabetic macular edema. In the controlled, double-masked, multicenter, dose-ranging study, Luminate (ALG-1001) met both its primary endpoint for visual acuity and secondary endpoint for reduction in central macular thickness as measured by OCT.

FGX International Introduces Item 8

SMITHFIELD, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FGX International, a leading eyewear designer and marketer, announces the launch of Item 8™, a new line of designer sunglasses from the globally recognized eyewear brand, Foster Grant. The Item 8 launch collection features chic, modern designs drawn from worldwide trends and curated by Foster Grants’ design team. Item 8 sunglasses are available online at item8eyewear.com, with retail distribution in department and specialty stores in the U.S starting in 2017.