Newsletter Subscribe
Enter your email address below and subscribe to our newsletter
Treatments & Surgery
Share your love
5 Dos and 5 Don’ts After Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery has become a popular solution for correcting vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While the procedure is known for its high success rate and quick recovery times, proper post-operative care is crucial to achieve optimal…
LEP Biomedical Gains Funding for HyaGuard Platform
LEP Biomedical announced pre-seed funding of €100,000 ($107,000) over two 6-month periods, which the company says will allow for further preclinical milestones in the development of the HyaGuard platform. The funding was made through Enterprise Ireland. Innovative Design of HyaGuard…
10 Organizations Making a Difference in Eye Health
In the vast and complex world of healthcare, eye health often doesn’t receive as much attention as it should, despite being crucial to our quality of life. Vision problems and blindness significantly affect millions of people globally, hindering education, employment,…
iHealthScreen Wins US Patent for Glaucoma AI Tool
iHealthScreen has been granted a full US patent for its iPredict glaucoma detection model by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as of March 26, 2024. This advanced model leverages AI and color fundus imaging to provide swift and…
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…
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…
Vance Thompson, MD, to Lead ASCRS as New President
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is poised to welcome Vance Thompson, MD, as its new president during the organization’s 2024 annual meeting, which begins this Friday at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. This…
Zeiss Completes Acquisition of DORC
In a significant move for the ophthalmology sector, Carl Zeiss Meditec announced the successful acquisition of 100% shares of the Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (DORC), a transaction that has now received all necessary regulatory approvals. This acquisition from Eurazeo SE,…
Qlaris Bio Begins Phase 2 Trials of QLS-111 for Eye Conditions
Qlaris Bio has commenced two critical Phase 2 trials in the United States for its innovative intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering product, QLS‑111. These masked, randomized clinical trials are designed to investigate the efficacy of QLS‑111 in patients suffering from ocular hypertension…
Melt Pharma Raises $24M for Sedation Tablet
Melt Pharmaceuticals has successfully completed a significant financial milestone, securing approximately $24 million through its Series B Preferred Stock financing round. This latest funding round saw contributions from both new and returning investors, setting the stage for the accelerated development…