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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…
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,…
VSY Biotechnology: Who Will Shine at the OSA 2024?
VSY Biotechnology GmbH, a leading company with innovative ophthalmic solutions, is now accepting submissions for Ophthalmology Star Awards (OSA) 2024 from eye care professionals worldwide. The awards aim to celebrate and promote novel research and advancements in ophthalmology, with winners…
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,…
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,…
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…