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EyeCon 2025: Adopting an interventional glaucoma mindset with Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD | Ophthalmology Times
At this year’s EyeCon meeting, Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, of the Glaucoma Associates of Texas, reflected on her dual role—both as an educator and a leader in its development—while delivering a focused presentation on the current state of glaucoma care.…
EyeCon 2025 celebrates Visionary in Eye Care Resident Award winners | Ophthalmology Times
The recipients of this year’s Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Awards were revealed at the Ophthalmology Times and Optometry Times EyeCon® 2025 conference, held September 26 and 27 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, in Hollywood, Florida. The program…
STAAR and Broadwood clash over proposed Alcon merger | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) STAAR and Broadwood Partners have recently pleaded their case in the proposed merger between STAAR and Alcon, issuing statements both for and against the move, respectively. This follows the expiration of the “window shop” period in the…
FDA approves abbreviated new drug application from Amneal Pharmaceuticals for bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% (2.5 mL, 5 mL and 7.5 mL).1 An ANDA is a submission to the FDA that…
Luxa Biotechnology announces clinical trial results for treatment of AMD | Ophthalmology Times
(Image credit: ©Alex_Traksel/AdobeStock) Luxa Biotechnology LLC announced results from its phase 1/2a clinical trial titled “Safety and Tolerability of RPE Stem Cell-derived RPE (RPESC-RPE) Transplantation in Patients with Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration: Low Dose Clinical Outcomes.”1 The results were published…
Idebenone accepted by FDA for priority review for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review to Chiesi Global Rare Diseases’ idebenone for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) Currently there are no clinically proven therapies for LHON in the US. Idebenone is…
Conavi Medical submits Novasight Hybrid IVUS/OCT System to FDA for 510(k) clearance | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/gguy) Conavi Medical has submitted its Novasight Hybrid™ IVUS/OCT intravascular imaging system to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 510(k) clearance for coronary applications. While optical coherence tomography (OCT) is traditionally used to monitor retinal diseases,…
OKYO Pharma details next clinical stage of urcosimod development | Ophthalmology Times
OKYO Pharma has announced its plans for the next stage of clinical development of urcosimod (formerly OK-101), its lead drug candidate to treat neuropathic corneal pain (NCP). NCP is a condition that causes severe pain and sensitivity of the eyes, face,…
Q&A: Anat Loewenstein recaps the 2025 EURETINA meeting | Ophthalmology Times
Photo of Anat Loewenstein at EURETINA 2025 The 25th EURETINA conference was a landmark event, attracting 11,000 participants from around the world. Anat Loewenstein, MD, the 2025 The president of EURETINA, highlighted the meeting’s comprehensive scientific program, featuring sessions on…
Optos and Toku to incorporate BioAge AI into existing retinal imaging devices | Ophthalmology Times
(Image credit: AdobeStock/hakule) Optos and Toku have reached an agreement to make Toku’s BioAge available to users of Optos Daytona, Monaco, MonacoPro, and California devices in the United States. The companies state that by incorporating the AI solution, BioAge, eye…