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Global Spotlight: The Most Cost-Effective Countries for Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery remains one of the most common and effective ophthalmic procedures globally, but the cost can be a significant barrier for many patients. In an increasingly interconnected world, medical tourism has emerged as a viable solution, offering high-quality, affordable…
UnitedHealthcare updates Glaucoma Surgical Treatments policy
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/gguy) UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has updated its Glaucoma Surgical Treatments policy to include goniotomy, trabeculotomy, canaloplasty (ab interno), combined canaloplasty (ab interno), and trabeculotomy procedures when deemed medically necessary for treating mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and cataracts…
Opus Genetics doses first patient in LYNX-3, phase 3 trial of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/svetlanais) Opus Genetics has dosed the first patient in LYNX-3, its pivotal phase 3 clinical trial of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% in treating significant, chronic night driving impairment in keratorefractive patients with reduced mesopic vision. Night-vision disturbances, which…
Hispanic patients with POAG had lower success rates after glaucoma surgery compared with patients of European descent
(Image credit: AdobeStock/Vladislav) A study reported lower success rates associated with initial trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (MMC) in Hispanic patients compared with those who were of European descent. This information may be useful when considering patient candidacy for glaucoma surgery,1…
Glaucoma-focused session with Angelo P. Tanna, MD, launches Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” series
Kicking off Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” series, Angelo P. Tanna, MD, leads a deep dive into OCT and perimetry for glaucoma progression on September 9, 2025. (Image credit: AdobeStock/FourLeafLover) As part of its new “Dinner with the Experts…
Alcon completes acquisition of LumiThera
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Timon) Alcon has completed its planned acquisition of LumiThera, Inc, which was announced earlier in July of this year.1,2 According to Alcon, the acquisition includes the noninvasive Valeda photobiomodulation (PBM) device for the treatment of early and intermediate dry…
Inside Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” educational series with Robert S. Feder, MD
The Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology is launching “Dinner with the Experts – Cases, Updates, and Clinical Pearls,” a collaborative space for sharing ophthalmic knowledge and practical takeaways. (Image credit: AdobeStock/Harsha) The Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology is launching a…
VirtuaLens launches virtual reality tool: Immersive IOL Simulator
(Image credit: AdobeStock/DeepView) VirtuaLens has launched its Immersive IOL Simulator. This is a virtual reality (VR) platform that is designed to allow cataract patients to explore and compare different intraocular lens (IOL) options before surgery. The company notes that the…
Sight Science’s TearCare System earns spot in TFOS DEWS III dry eye report
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/tadamichi) Sight Sciences announced that its TearCare System has been included in the new Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) III report from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.1,2 This marks the…
Ophthalmic Devices Market Surges to USD 100.2 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 6.4% CAGR
\n \n The Ophthalmic Devices Market is witnessing robust expansion driven by rising demand for advanced eye care solutions, growing prevalence of vision disorders, and a rapidly aging population. Technological advancements such as AI-driven diagnostics, minimally invasive surgical systems, and…