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Melt Pharmaceuticals Launches MELT-300 Phase 3 Program
Melt Pharmaceuticals has completed the dosing of its first patient in its phase 3 program for MELT-300, marking a crucial step in evaluating the safety and efficacy of this pioneering product. MELT-300 is a non-intravenous, non-opioid tablet comprising fixed doses…
BIOPHTA Secures €6.5M to Advance Eye Disease Therapy
BIOPHTA, a preclinical biotech company, has successfully closed a Seed round, raising €6.5 million to advance its pioneering technology into clinical development for the treatment of glaucoma and macular edema. This significant funding injection, led by prominent European venture capital…
Sightpath Medical Acquires PennVista | OBN
Sightpath Medical, a leading provider of mobile and fixed ophthalmic surgical services, has recently completed the acquisition of PennVista, a renowned LASIK services business. PennVista specializes in offering cutting-edge equipment and skilled technicians to surgery centers and hospitals across Pennsylvania,…
Quantel Medical Launches POCKET III
Quantel Medical, a division of Lumibird Medical, has unveiled its latest innovation with the launch of the POCKET III handheld pachymeter. This compact device, according to Quantel, sets a new standard as the lightest connected handheld pachymeter on the market,…
Zeiss Introduces Upgraded Cirrus 6000 OCT
Zeiss Medical Technology has introduced a series of enhancements to the Cirrus 6000, promising a more streamlined and data-centric workflow for ophthalmologists. This update boasts the largest OCT reference database in the US market and fortified cybersecurity features. With recent…
AAO’s Tool for Enhanced IOL Cataract Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has qualified the Assessment of IntraOcular Lens Implant Symptoms (AIOLIS), developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), as a Medical Device Development Tool (MDDT). This designation empowers medical device sponsors to employ…
Exclusive Interview with Prof. Dr. Oliver Findl
*If you are interested in becoming a part of our OBN Spotlight TV series, reach us at info@ophthalmologybreakingnews.com. Q1: As you reflect on the recent ESCRS 2023 Congress, could you share with us the key highlights and breakthroughs in cataract…
KDB GLIDE FDA 510(k) Clearance for Expanded Glaucoma Use
New World Medical announced a significant milestone with the receipt of 510(k) indication expansion from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for KDB (Kahook Dual Blade) GLIDE. This clearance allows for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in adult…
Resin Technology Could Improve 3D Printing of Intraocular Devices
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a novel resin suitable for 3D printing intraocular devices. This pioneering innovation holds the potential to revolutionize the production of eye implants, which are crucial for cataract and refractive surgeries,…
FDA Approves Glenmark’s Ophthalmic Solution for Glaucoma
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received final approval by the FDA for Brimonidine Tartrate and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%|0.5% for glaucoma treatment. This solution has been recognized by the FDA as bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Combigan® Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%|0.5% by…