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NVISION Eye Centers Partners with Parkhurst NuVision
NVISION Eye Centers, a prominent provider of eye care services nationwide, announced a strategic collaboration with Parkhurst NuVision of San Antonio, Texas, through its subsidiary NVision Clinical Research, LLC. This partnership aims to advance clinical trials in ophthalmology drug development,…
ANI Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Alimera Sciences in $381M Deal
ANI Pharmaceutical has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alimera at approximately $381 million. The agreement has been approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors and is anticipated to close in the late third quarter of 2024. Alimera Sciences, a…
VSY Biotechnology’s SVT Granted Patent in China
VSY Biotechnology registered a patent with the People’s Republic of China for the ‘Sinusoidal Vision Technology’ used in AcrivaUD Trinova Pro C Pupil Adaptive®, the world’s first and only sinusoidal trifocal intraocular lens. As a result of evaluations, office actions,…
What Is Staphyloma? | OBN
Staphyloma is a bulging or protrusion of the eye’s inner layers through a thinned area of the outer layers. It is typically caused by a structural weakness in the eye, and it can lead to vision problems if left untreated.…
The 40th Congress of the ESCRS | Milan 16
The 40th Congress of the ESCRS is taking place from 16-20 September 2022, at the Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy. The congress, which will host around 1,000 registered participants, will also be streamed via the virtual conferencing platform now…
Use of Telemedicine in Ophthalmology
The medical industry is undergoing radical change as we enter the digital age. One such change is the advent of telemedicine – a powerful tool enabling healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely. Ophthalmology, the branch of medicine dedicated to…
What is Ophthalmology? | OBN
The word itself originates from Greek words phthalmos, “eye” and -logia, “study” and Ophthalmology means “the study of eyes”. Ophthalmology is the branch in medicine that concerns the medical conditions and health of the eyes. The discipline covers all animal…
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
A subtype of glaucomas known as primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is characterized by an open, seemingly normal anterior chamber angle and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), with no additional underlying disease. Secondary glaucoma is a condition where the elevated IOP…
What is Photophobia and How to Manage it
Photophobia, or sensitivity to light, is a common condition characterized by discomfort or pain in response to exposure to light. While it can occur in individuals with healthy eyes, photophobia is often associated with underlying eye conditions or systemic diseases.…
Nordic Pharma Introduces Lacrifill Canalicular Gel for Dry Eye
Nordic Pharma announced the commercial launch of Lacrifill Canalicular Gel, aimed at addressing dry eye disease in the United States. This novel therapy, Lacrifill, is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid derivative that has received clearance from the FDA. Its primary function…