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Topcon and Orbis Partner to Expand DR Screening in Rwanda
Topcon Healthcare, in collaboration with Orbis International and the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO), has embarked on an initiative to enhance diabetic retinopathy screening in Rwanda. Donation of Robotic Retinal Cameras To facilitate this effort, Topcon has generously donated…
Trial Results for Susvimo Show Sustained Efficacy in DME and DR
Genentech and Roche released compelling 2-year data from the phase 3 Pagoda and Pavilion studies evaluating Susvimo (ranibizumab injection) 100 mg/mL, marking a significant development in the treatment landscape for diabetic macular edema (DME) and diabetic retinopathy (DR). Reintroduction of…
Okyo Pharma’s Phase 2 Trial for Neuropathic Corneal Pain
Okyo Pharma announced its plan to initiate a phase 2 clinical trial for OK-101 in the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2024. This one-year study follows promising results from preclinical animal…
Opthea Forms Medical Advisory Board with Global Retina Experts
Opthea announced the formation of its Medical Advisory Board (MAB), comprised of ten distinguished thought leaders in the field of retina from across the globe. The board includes experts from the United States, Argentina, Australia, China, France, Germany, and Israel,…
NexThera Submits IND Application for NT-101 for Wet AMD
NexThera has officially submitted a Phase 1/2a Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NT-101, an innovative non-invasive eye drop treatment targeting wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Proprietary Delivery Platform: Advancing Treatment…
Funding Boost for PulseMedica’s Eye Floater Technology
PulseMedica has successfully raised a total of $12 million in their recent pre-Series A financing round, marking a significant milestone in their pursuit of innovative eye floater diagnostic and treatment technologies. Accelerating Clinical Validation and Expansion Efforts This funding round…
FDA Clears Enhanced SPECTRALIS® OCTA Module by Heidelberg
Heidelberg Engineering announced the FDA clearance of its upgraded SPECTRALIS® OCTA Module featuring SHIFT technology. This advancement promises to significantly reduce acquisition time by 50%, marking a pivotal development in clinical efficiency and diagnostic precision within ophthalmology. Enhancing Clinical Utility…
Genentech Reintroduces Susvimo Ocular Implant for Wet AMD
Genentech announced the reintroduction of Susvimo (ranibizumab injection) 100 mg/mL for intravitreal use via ocular implant, aimed at treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This decision follows the FDA’s approval of a post-approval supplement to the Biologics License Application, which…
Outlook Therapeutics Receives UK Approval of Lytenava for AMD
Outlook Therapeutics announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorization for Lytenava (bevacizumab gamma) for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the UK. Lytenava is the first and only authorized…
Glaukos Activates CMS J-Code for iDose TR
Glaukos Corporation has confirmed the activation of the CMS Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System’s J-code—J7355—for its iDose TR product. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing patient access and streamlining coverage and payment processes for the innovative treatment, according…