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Blinking Enhances Visual Signal Strength, Study Finds
Researchers at the University of Rochester have discovered a new benefit of blinking—it enhances visual signal strength, in addition to its known role of keeping the eyes moist. This finding was revealed in a study led by Bin Yang, Janis…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Innovative VR Solution for Cataract Surgery Training
At the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) in Boston, Orbis International, together with FundamentalVR, introduced a virtual reality (VR) training tool. This immersive VR solution is especially designed for use in low- and…
The Pineal Gland & The Eye of Horus I OBN
Since Galen, a Greek physician and philosopher, first recorded information on the pineal gland’s significance, it has been the focus of extensive research. Colleagues of Galen held the opinion that the pineal controlled the movement of “psychic pneuma,” an ethereal substance…