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FDA Warns of Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment

The FDA has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare professionals not to purchase or use Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment due to potential bacterial contamination. This eye oinment is an over-the-counter product, intended to be sterile and produced by…

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Stanley Windsor at Rayner

● Download RayPRO on App Store and Google Play.● Listen to Peer2Peer on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Youtube. Question 1: Can you provide an overview of Rayner’s PayPRO and Peer2Peer platforms?Dr. Stanley Windsor, Digital Innovation Manager: Thank you very much for…

Common Eye Conditions – Names of Eye Diseases List

In our daily lives, we usually take our eyesight for granted and avoid going to see a professional regularly. Our eyesight is one of the most valuable assets that we have. There are hundreds of different eye diseases and conditions.…

Novo Nordisk Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Higher NAION Risk

A recent study led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear has found a concerning association between the use of semaglutide, prescribed for diabetes and weight loss under brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, developed by Novo Nordisk, and an increased…

Fenofibrate Reduces Diabetic Retinopathy Risk by 27%

In a groundbreaking development for diabetes management, the LENS trial has revealed that fenofibrate, a medication typically used to lower cholesterol, can significantly reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy progression by 27%. These findings were presented at the American Diabetes…

Mediwhale Secures $12M for AI Retina Diagnostics

Mediwhale, an AI-driven diagnostics company, has successfully raised $12 million in Series A2 funding to further develop its retina scanning technology aimed at diagnosing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. This round was led by the Korea Development Bank, with contributions from…

Black Pearl Acquires Maker of Contact Lenses – PolyDev

Black Pearl Vision, the world’s only Black-owned and woman-owned contact lens manufacturer, has recently completed the acquisition of PolyDev, an Ireland-based manufacturer specializing in color contact lenses. Strategic Expansion into Color Contact Lenses This strategic move has allowed Black Pearl…

Pine Pharmaceuticals Announces Recalls, Including Avastin

In response to a recent inspection by the U.S. FDA, Pine Pharmaceuticals has issued two voluntary recalls, including repackaged Avastin and other ocular use products. The company emphasizes that there have been no reported adverse events associated with the impacted…

World’s First Corneal Esthesiometer Approved by the FDA

Brill Engines, a subsidiary of Brill Pharma, specializing in pioneering medical solutions for ophthalmology, announced the FDA approval of its groundbreaking medical device, the Corneal Esthesiometer Brill (CEB). This approval marks a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology, as…

AAOF & Meta Launch $1.5M Myopia Open-Science Initiative

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), in partnership with Meta Reality Labs, has launched a $1.5 million open-science research initiative to study the relationship between visual experience and the progression of myopia. This initiative will support three independent studies…

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