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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…
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…
Oertli Receives FDA Clearance for Faros Anterior System
Oertli Instrumente AG announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its globally established Faros anterior cataract surgery system. This milestone underscores Oertli’s expansive global presence and unwavering commitment to delivering advanced and reliable…
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…
Alcon Finalizes Acquisition of BELKIN Vision
Alcon has finalized its acquisition of BELKIN Vision, marking a significant expansion of its glaucoma treatment offerings. The acquisition, valued at $81M upfront, with potential additional payments up to $385M contingent on sales milestones, includes BELKIN Vision’s innovative Direct Selective…
What Is Symblepharon? | OBN
What Is Symblepharon? Symblepharon is a medical condition characterized by the adhesion of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, to the cornea, the clear front part of…
Top 10 Ophthalmologists Who Changed the Field
Ophthalmology, the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related diseases and disorders, has made great strides in the past century. The following ten individuals are among the most influential and accomplished ophthalmologists in history, each…
Antibiotics Help Prevent Infections in Cataract Patients
A recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has highlighted the effectiveness of selective intracameral antibiotics combined with 1% povidone iodine in reducing the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. Led by Jeroen van Rooij, MD, from Rotterdam Eye Hospital,…
Thea Pharma’s New Website for Iyuzeh Support
Thea Pharmaceuticals launched a new website aimed at providing comprehensive resources to ophthalmologists for the effective use of latanoprost ophthalmic solution 0.005%, marketed as Iyuzeh, in patient care. This initiative comes in response to feedback from Eye Care Professionals (ECPs)…