Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.Harrow has completed its deal to acquire Melt Pharmaceuticals, according to a company press release.Harrow announced its plan to acquire Melt in September and said it pl…
Enhance patient care through shared learning
The foundation for successful surgical outcomes is built long before a patient’s preoperative workup.Taking time to educate patients about their surgical options helps set realistic expectations and fosters trust in the decision-making process. When th…
Wearable technology offers insights for health care workers
DALLAS — Wearable technology offers health care providers an opportunity for more personalized care, as long as it is used appropriately, according to a presenter at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.It has spiked in popularity recently for its ability…
Q&A: Dr. Mike talks social media and health care
Health care providers can use social media to fight misinformation and rebuild trust in medicine, according to Dr. Mike.Mikhail O. Varshavski, DO, better known online as Dr. Mike, has combined his expertise with social media savvy to do just that. He h…
VIDEO: Expert highlights ‘robust pipeline’ of early-stage geographic atrophy assets
ORLANDO — In this video from the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, discusses how geographic atrophy remains the most significant unmet need in retina.“We would like therapies that do more, and the good news is w…
IOL-mounted bimatoprost implant lowers IOP
An IOL-mounted sustained bimatoprost delivery system demonstrated a reduction in IOP in two clinical trials of patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension, according to a press release from SpyGlass Pharma.Researchers evaluated the Bimatoprost Drug P…