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ViaLase Laser Granted CE Mark Approval for Glaucoma
ViaLase has received CE Mark approval in the European Union for its ViaLase laser, designed to treat adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. The ViaLase laser employs the precision of a femtosecond laser combined with micron-level image guidance to perform…
FDA Notifies Ocugen to Begin Expanded Access Program RP
The FDA has authorized Ocugen, Inc. to launch an expanded access program (EAP) for patients aged 18 and older with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), providing early access to its promising gene therapy candidate, OCU400. The treatment has shown encouraging results in…
Bausch + Lomb’s TENEO Laser Achieves Strong LASIK Outcomes
Bausch + Lomb recently published the results of a pivotal clinical trial for its TENEO™ Excimer Laser in the Journal of Refractive Surgery. This study, which played a crucial role in securing U.S. FDA approval for the device in January…
Ocular Therapeutix Enrolls First Patient in Phase 3 Wet AMD Study
Ocular Therapeutix announced that the first patients have been enrolled in its Phase 3 SOL-R clinical trial. This study aims to assess the repeat dosing of AXPAXLI™ (axitinib intravitreal implant, also known as OTX-TKI) for treating wet age-related macular degeneration…
Dr. Allen C. Ho Appointed Chairman of Alcon Research Institute
Alcon announced that Allen C. Ho, MD, will join the Alcon Research Institute’s (ARI) Executive Committee as chairman in October. The executive committee has overseen ARI’s mission to expand the frontiers of vision sciences globally since its founding in 1981,…
Researchers Discover Potential Therapeutic Target for Dry AMD
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the dysfunction associated with waste removal in the retina, offering new insights into dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A recent report from NIH and Johns…
GLP1RAs Linked to Higher DR Progression Risk vs. SGLT2is
A new study published online July 19 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has highlighted significant concerns regarding the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with diabetes. The research indicates that treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) is…
Link Between Proteins in Tears and Pain After Eye Surgery
In a study published in the Journal of Proteome Research, researchers from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have identified a connection between specific proteins found in patients’ tears and persistent pain experienced months after eye surgery. This discovery could…
Nicox Concludes U.S. Recruitment for Phase 3 NCX 470 Trial
Nicox announced the recruitment and randomization of the final patient in the United States for its Denali Phase 3 trial of NCX 470. This milestone marks a significant step in evaluating the safety and efficacy of NCX 470 for patients…
Bausch + Lomb Acquires Trukera Medical
Bausch + Lomb has completed the acquisition of Trukera Medical, a US-based ophthalmic medical diagnostic company. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Trukera Medical’s Innovative ScoutPro Device Trukera Medical, previously owned by private equity firm AccelMed Partners…