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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…
Omega-3 Intake Protects Children Against Myopia Development, finds study – Medical Dialogues
Omega-3 Intake Protects Children Against Myopia Development, finds study Medical Dialogues Source: Author: | Date: 2025-08-28 16:15:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2025-08-28 16:15:00
Q&A: Inside the CCOI Myopia Workshop with Assoc Prof Daniel Ting – Ophthalmology Times
Q&A: Inside the CCOI Myopia Workshop with Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Ophthalmology Times Source: Author: | Date: 2025-08-27 19:08:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2025-08-27 19:08:00
Inside the CCOI Myopia Workshop with Assoc Prof Daniel Ting
The CCOI Myopia Workshop in Paris on September 8, 2025, will bring together global experts to address the rising epidemic of myopia. (Image credit: AdobeStock/racesy) As myopia rates continue to climb globally—emerging as a major concern not only in Asia…