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Q&A: Mario Romano discusses temperature during vitrectomy | Ophthalmology Times
Photo of Mario Romano at EURETINA 2025 Mario Romano, MD, PhD, a researcher from Humanitas University in Italy, discusses work on temperature control during vitrectomy. His research, supported by the Italian Ministry of Research, reveals significant temperature drops during eye…
Researchers assess atropine and cyclopentolate for detecting premyopia in young children | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) A comparison of 2 cycloplegic agents, atropine and cyclopentolate, in preschool children for cycloplegia found that atropine was associated with less myopic refraction compared with cyclopentolate and may potentially avoid the overestimation of premyopia prevalence,1 reported first…
STAAR and Broadwood clash over proposed Alcon merger | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) STAAR and Broadwood Partners have recently pleaded their case in the proposed merger between STAAR and Alcon, issuing statements both for and against the move, respectively. This follows the expiration of the “window shop” period in the…
New study links rising myopia rates in China to environmental factors | Ophthalmology Times
A new epidemiology study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology reported that the prevalence rates and severity of myopia have seen major increases between generations because of increased axial elongation in the children. The investigators, led by first author…
STAAR Surgical confirms expiration of “window shop” period in Alcon merger agreement | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/BOOCYS) STAAR Surgical announced the expiration of the 45-day “window shop” period under the terms of the previously announced merger agreement with affiliates of Alcon. Recently, STAAR filed a definitive proxy statement on the acquisition and has reached…
iVeena secures $2 million NEI SBIR grant to advance pediatric myopia therapy | Ophthalmology Times
iVeena Delivery Systems has been awarded a $2 million phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The funding will help to advance development of novel topical eye…
Enhancing Vision With Small Aperture Extended Depth of Focus IOLs and Adjunctive PRK in Patients With Keratoconus
A panelist discusses how a 50-year-old male patient with stabilized keratoconus achieved excellent visual outcomes with an IC-8 small aperture IOL by targeting slight myopia to optimize the defocus curve, followed by adjunctive PRK to address central corneal astigmatism that…
Glaucoma-focused session with Angelo P. Tanna, MD, launches Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” series
Kicking off Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” series, Angelo P. Tanna, MD, leads a deep dive into OCT and perimetry for glaucoma progression on September 9, 2025. (Image credit: AdobeStock/FourLeafLover) As part of its new “Dinner with the Experts…
Alcon completes acquisition of LumiThera
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Timon) Alcon has completed its planned acquisition of LumiThera, Inc, which was announced earlier in July of this year.1,2 According to Alcon, the acquisition includes the noninvasive Valeda photobiomodulation (PBM) device for the treatment of early and intermediate dry…
Ophthalmic Devices Market Surges to USD 100.2 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 6.4% CAGR
\n \n The Ophthalmic Devices Market is witnessing robust expansion driven by rising demand for advanced eye care solutions, growing prevalence of vision disorders, and a rapidly aging population. Technological advancements such as AI-driven diagnostics, minimally invasive surgical systems, and…