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Arcan’s Insight® 100 Ultrasound Approved in China
ArcScan, a global medical technology company dedicated to revolutionizing ophthalmic care, marked a significant milestone with the announcement of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approval of its flagship product, the ArcScan Insight® 100, for use in China. Addressing the…
Humonix Biosciences Appoints Karen Torrejon, PhD as CEO
Humonix Biosciences, a pioneering biotechnology company, has recently named Dr. Karen Torrejon as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Torrejon, who originally founded the company in 2014, will now lead its operations as it transitions into a broader, science-driven platform.…
Smart Contact Lens Monitors Pressure in Any Temperature
Researchers have developed a prototype “smart” contact lens that accurately measures eye pressure regardless of temperature, according to a study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Around 3 million people in the U.S. suffer from glaucoma, according to the Centers…
Oculis Finalizes Phase 2 Trial Enrollment for OCS-05 in AON
Oculis has completed enrollment in its multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 ACUITY trial evaluating the safety and tolerability of OCS-05 in patients with Acute Optic Neuritis (AON). Topline results are expected in Q4 2024. The phase 2 ACUITY study…
Staar Surgical and IQ Laser Vision Expand EVO ICL Use in the US
Staar Surgical announced a strategic partnership with IQ Laser Vision, a prominent vision correction organization with locations throughout California and Texas. This collaboration aims to significantly increase the use of EVO ICL lenses for surgical vision correction, specifically targeting patients…
How to Slow The Myopia In Children With Contact Lenses
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is one of the most common eye health issues in children and means that they can’t see objects that are far away, causing their vision to blur. Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 8 and 12…
The Basics of Excimer Laser
In the field of ophthalmology, laser technology is used in many basic and clinical disciplines and specialities. It has played an important role in promoting the development of ophthalmology. Advancements in technology have allowed improvements in the surgical safety, efficacy, speed…
Slowing The Myopia In Children With Contact Lenses
Are you prescribing contact lenses for myopia management? We ask this question at the start of every myopia management lecture we deliver. Over the past two years, we have gone from having audiences with no hands raised to now having…
Regeneron’s High-Dose Aflibercept Receives FDA Approval
Regeneron has received FDA approval for Eylea HD (aflibercept 8 mg) in a significant development anticipated to substantially extend dosing intervals for patients with retinal diseases such as wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and diabetic retinopathy (DR).…
Scientists Develop AI to Help Doctors Pick Best IOL Option
Scientists have developed computer models of patients’ eyes to determine the most suitable intraocular lenses and to offer patients a visual simulation of their expected vision with these lenses. Although millions of individuals have undergone LASIK eye surgery since it…