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CooperVision Announces Recall of Biofinity Sphere Lenses
CooperVision has initiated a recall of specific lots of their Biofinity sphere monthly disposable contact lenses due to the presence of foreign particles found in a limited number of blisters. The recall specifically applies to the -7.00 diopter products with…
Oyster Pharma’s Tyrvaya Is Widely Available to Patients
Oyster Point Pharma announced the expansion of patient access to its nasal spray medication for dry eye disease, Tyrvaya (varenicline solution), and provided an update In an update on Tyrvaya’s US commercial success in the US. According to Oyster Point,…
Alcon Plans to Cut 2% of Its Global Workforce
Swiss eye care group Alcon is reportedly laying off 2% of its global workforce, including employees in Fort Worth, as part of a multiyear cost-cutting strategy. The company did not provide further information about the jobs involved. Impact of Layoffs…
The Biggest Challenges in Ophthalmology Today
A recent survey conducted by OBN on LinkedIn asked participants to identify the most pressing challenge facing the ophthalmology field today. The poll revealed that nearly half of the respondents believe patient access to care is the primary issue, followed…
New Consensus: Myopia Should Be Classified as a Disease
A new consensus report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urges that myopia be classified as a disease requiring medical diagnosis. The report emphasizes the growing prevalence of myopia globally, which is projected to affect 5 billion…
Mount Sinai Receives $5 Million Gift for the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health – Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai Receives $5 Million Gift for the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health Mount Sinai Source: Author: | Date: 2024-10-16 07:00:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2024-10-16 07:00:00
Novel Imaging Method for Uveitis Monitoring and Prediction
Researchers at the Eye Clinic of the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have found a promising imaging monitoring method utilizing optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). The technique assesses blood flow in retinal vessels, revealing crucial insights…
Novel Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy Shows Promise
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center have unveiled a novel approach to treating diabetic retinopathy that could potentially transform outcomes for patients at risk of blindness. Anti-Ceramide Immunotherapy: A Novel Treatment…
Johnson & Johnson Reaches 50M Children Globally
Johnson & Johnson, in partnership with the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), has successfully provided comprehensive eye health services to over 50 million children in underserved communities worldwide through the Sight For Kids program. The initiative, which began in 2002,…
COVID-19 and Eye Care: It’s Impact and Implications
COVID-19, a global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has affected nearly every aspect of healthcare, including eye care services. Since the virus was first identified in December 2019, it has caused significant disruptions in healthcare systems worldwide. This article…