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Oral Probiotics: A New Frontier in Dry Eye Treatment
At ASM Microbe 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, a research group from Baylor College of Medicine presented their study on the potential benefits of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain in treating dry eye disease.…
Marinomed Set to Launch Carragelose Eye Drops in 2024
Marinomed Biotech has announced the introduction of a new Carragelose eye drop product, known as MAM-1001-3, to their existing Carragelose OTC portfolio. The product has obtained certification under the Medical Device Directive (MDD) and is currently undergoing preparations for marketing.…
Cellusion Secures $21 Million Funding
Cellusion, a Tokyo-based biotech company, announced the successful completion of its Series C Round financing, raising an impressive 2.83 billion yen, equivalent to $21 million. The primary focus of this funding is to accelerate the advancement of Cellusion’s lead program,…
Hans Jürgen Thier Named as Germany CM at VSY Biotech
Andreas Kühnel, Managing Director of VSY Biotechnology, headquartered and legally based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, announced the appointment of Hans Jürgen Thier as the new Country Manager for Germany. Kühnel announced that exports from VSY Biotechnology in Germany have substantially increased by…
New App Launched to Help Children with Amblyopia
Eye specialists, mathematicians, and game designers at the University of Southampton have collaborated to create and launch a smartphone app with the goal of enhancing crucial treatment for children diagnosed with amblyopia, a prevalent visual impairment commonly referred to as…
What is Lacrimal Lake Treatment
Let’s start with the definition of the lacrimal lake, as you may guess, the lacrimal lake is a pool of tears in the lower section of the eye that drains into the tear drainage system. Actually, we have a lacrimal…
Pharmedica USA Recalls Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops
Pharmedica USA has issued a worldwide recall for two lots of Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops, at the consumer level due to non-sterility concerns. The use of contaminated eye drops can pose a risk of eye infections and vision loss.…
Cataract Surgery & Goniotomy | OBN
Goniotomy is an advanced surgical procedure in which the surgeon uses a unique lens (called a goniolens) to view the structures in the front part of the eye. The surgeon is then able to use advanced surgical devices to make…
Conjunctival Nevus: A Benign Growth on the Eye’s Surface
Peering into the world with bright, expressive eyes is a joy that can captivate hearts and ignite curiosity. However, when a benign growth like a conjunctival nevus takes residence on the surface of the eye, it introduces a unique twist…
All About the Forever Chemicals in Your Contact Lenses
Contact lenses have become a popular choice for vision correction, offering convenience and flexibility compared to traditional eyeglasses. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the presence of “forever chemicals” in soft contact lenses of popular brands, namely Alcon, Acuvue…