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Rare Cells Identified as Key to Color Perception
In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers at the University of Rochester have made significant strides in understanding how humans perceive color. Utilizing adaptive optics, the team has identified rare retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) that could reshape…
Eye Health Initiative Overcomes Access Barriers in Malawi
In an inspiring leap towards health equity, a new eye health project in Malawi has successfully brought essential services to the grassroots level. This initiative, supported by Sightsavers, has notably reached over 122,000 individuals in rural and economically disadvantaged areas…
Caplin Granted USFDA Approval for Key Ophthalmic Solution
Caplin Steriles Limited (Caplin), a subsidiary of Caplin Point Laboratories Limited, has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%. This product is…
Medevise Consulting Receives ISO13485 Certification
Medevise Consulting, a strategic consultancy specializing in the ophthalmic sector, announced that it has received ISO13485 certification. This certification marks a significant achievement on the company’s third anniversary, underscoring its commitment to quality and operational excellence alongside its adeptness in…
Pravin U. Dugel Becomes President & CEO at Ocular Therapeutix
Ocular Therapeutix announced a significant shift in its leadership structure, as Executive Chairman, Pravin U. Dugel, MD, will now also take on the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Dugel will continue his duties as a director and…
New NIH Technology Enhances Retinal Disease Diagnosis
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have significantly advanced retinal imaging by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with adaptive optics (AO) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology. This new method, which they call parallel discriminator generative adverbial network (P-GAN), accelerates…
Kiora Receives Key Grant for Clinical Trials in Vision Impairment
Kiora Pharmaceuticals announced that it has secured a grant from the Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF) to support novel clinical trial endpoints for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). The grant will fund the validation of the Multiluminence Orientation & Mobility (MLOM™) suite…
DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Regeneron Over Eylea Pricing
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a lawsuit against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals under the False Claims Act (FCA), accusing the biotechnology company of fraudulently inflating Medicare reimbursement rates. According to the DOJ, Regeneron submitted false average sales price reports…
Oasis Medical Launches New Tapered Plug for DED Treatment
Oasis Medical has recently unveiled its latest product, the SOFT PLUG Extended Duration 180-T Tapered Plug, which is engineered to aid individuals suffering from dry eye syndrome and related ocular surface diseases. The new tapered plugs are designed for ease…
Haag-Streit Unveils Retinopathy of Prematurity Simulator
In a significant development aimed at enhancing the training of ophthalmologists, Haag-Streit has unveiled the Eyesi Indirect Ophthalmoscope ROP Simulator. This novel simulator is specifically designed for the training of retinal examinations on preterm infants and the classification of retinopathy…