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Alcon Names Terry Kim, MD as Chief Medical Officer
Alcon announced the appointment of Terry Kim, MD, as the company’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Head of Global Medical Safety, starting in April. Dr. Kim, a renowned figure in the field of ophthalmology, brings a wealth of experience…
Aldeyra Eyes NDA Resubmission for DED Treatment
Aldeyra Therapeutics announced its clinical development strategy aimed at the resubmission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for its topical ocular 0.25% reproxalap. This investigational RASP modulator is poised for the treatment of dry eye disease, pending approval from the…
ASCRS Congress 2024 Set to Take Place in April 5-8
From April 5 to 8, 2024, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting is set to take place in Boston, USA, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. This annual meeting is a pivotal event for…
ABVC BioPharma and ForSeeCon Ink Global Agreement
ABVC BioPharma, Inc. has entered into a significant global licensing agreement with ForSeeCon Eye Corporation (FEYE), marking a pivotal moment for the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company known for its developments in ophthalmology, CNS, and oncology The agreement focuses on ABVC’s ophthalmology…
Iveric Bio Secures Key J-code for GA Therapy, Izervay
In a significant development for patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Iveric Bio, a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma, has been granted a unique, permanent J-code by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for…
BlueRock and Foundation Fighting Blindness Partner for IRD Study
BlueRock Therapeutics LP, a clinical-stage cell therapy company and a subsidiary of Bayer, in partnership with Foundation Fighting Blindness, has announced their collaboration to introduce a new cohort to the Foundation’s ‘Uni-Rare natural history study’. This initiative focuses on individuals…
Scientists Create Enzyme-Activated Healing Contact Lenses
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have made a groundbreaking development in eye care technology by creating a new type of contact lens that not only serves as a protective bandage for corneal wounds but also delivers healing drugs in…
Gene Therapy Aims to Curtail Retinal Degeneration in RP
In a landmark study that promises new hope for nearly 1.5 million people worldwide suffering from retinitis pigmentosa (RP), scientists at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are pioneering a gene therapy that could potentially treat RP patients…
Purdue Engineering Team to Develop Smart Contact Lenses
Research teams at Purdue University’s College of Engineering have been awarded two grants from the National Eye Institute, totaling an impressive $6.7 million. These funds are earmarked for the development of specialized smart soft contact lenses designed for the continuous monitoring…
Nicox Reveals Successful Phase 3 Glaucoma Eye Drop
Nicox SA announced the results of its pivotal Mont Blanc Phase 3 trial, which compared the efficacy of its novel nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost eye drop, NCX 470, against latanoprost in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma…