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Frontera’s Trial for Retinitis Pigmentosa Kicks Off
Frontera Therapeutics has initiated a clinical trial for its gene therapy, FT-002, which is intended for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP). The first patient has already been given a dose of the gene therapy product. FT-002 is Frontera’s…
Alcon Settles Patent Dispute with J&J Vision for $199 Million
Alcon Inc., a global leader in eye care, has reached a settlement agreement with J&J Surgical Vision to resolve their legal proceedings regarding femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery devices, including Alcon’s LenSx® device. Alcon acquired the LenSx device as part of…
Regeneron’s EYLEA® Injection Approved for ROP
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA granted its approval for the use of EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection as a treatment option for preterm infants suffering from retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This marks the first time that EYLEA has received approval for…
Endogena Receives FDA Fast Tract Designation for RP
Endogena Therapeutics announced that the US FDA has designated the investigation of its drug EA-2353 for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) as a Fast Track development program. This process speeds up the availability of new drugs for serious conditions…
Nidek Introduces Cube Alpha Ophthalmic Surgical System
Nidek has introduced the Cube α ophthalmic surgical system, which is designed to incorporate new ultrasound technology for enhanced phacoemulsification. Nidek reports that the Cube α features Gyro torsional technology within its compact design. The torsional ultrasound oscillation enhances the…
Smart Contact Lens That Diagnoses and Treats Glaucoma
A research team at POSTECH has recently developed a wireless theranostic smart contact lens that combines an IOP sensor and a flexible drug delivery system to control IOP measurement and drug administration in glaucoma. Glaucoma is a common eye disease…
Intraocular Lens Market to Reach $6.7 Billion
The global intraocular lens market is projected to grow from its current valuation of $4.1 billion to $6.7 billion by the end of 2032, according to a recent report by Fact Market Research (FMR). The market is expected to expand…
World’s First And Only Sinusoidal Trifocal Intra Ocular Lens
AcrivaUD Trinova Comes to the Fore with its Four Main Features The world’s first and only sinusoidal trifocal iol Acrivaud trinova used by ophthalmologists in 64 countries across the world to correct cataracts and for refractive lens exchange attracts more…
RCA Acquires Retina Center Northwest
Retina Consultants of America (RCA), a physician management services organization, has added Retina Center Northwest (RCNW) in Washington state,. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the addition of RCNW, RCA adds to its presence in the Pacific…
Johnson & Johnson Sues Alcon
Johnson & Johnson Vision goes to court against Alcon for its intellectual property rights. Alcon and J&J Vision are facing off in the U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, No. 20-cv-00842. After a US District judge rules against request for…