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AAOF & Meta Launch $1.5M Myopia Open-Science Initiative
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), in partnership with Meta Reality Labs, has launched a $1.5 million open-science research initiative to study the relationship between visual experience and the progression of myopia. This initiative will support three independent studies…
Best 10 Mobile Apps for Eye Health
According to recent studies, 4.5 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of visual impairment. Fortunately, technology has come a long way in helping people manage and improve their eye health. From monitoring vision changes to providing personalized exercises and…
Bausch + Lomb’s TENEO Laser Achieves Strong LASIK Outcomes
Bausch + Lomb recently published the results of a pivotal clinical trial for its TENEO™ Excimer Laser in the Journal of Refractive Surgery. This study, which played a crucial role in securing U.S. FDA approval for the device in January…
Eyenovia and SGN Nanopharma to Develop Dry Eye Treatment
Eyenovia and SGN Nanopharma have announced a new collaboration to develop a treatment for chronic dry eye disease. Eyenovia, known for its two FDA-approved products and a late-stage asset in pediatric progressive myopia, will work with SGN Nanopharma to develop…
Johnson & Johnson Invests in Start-Up TECLens
Johnson & Johnson has recently finalized a strategic investment in TECLens, a pioneering start-up focused on advancing nonincisional refractive correction technology through corneal cross-linking (CXL). The investment, part of a co-leading effort in TECLens’ Series A funding round, underscores Johnson…
Sydnexis Appoints Perry J. Sternberg as CEO
Sydnexis, Inc., a pioneering biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing pediatric myopia progression, has appointed Perry J. Sternberg as its Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Sternberg, a seasoned pharmaceutical and biotech executive with over…
What Is Staphyloma? | OBN
Staphyloma is a bulging or protrusion of the eye’s inner layers through a thinned area of the outer layers. It is typically caused by a structural weakness in the eye, and it can lead to vision problems if left untreated.…
The Effects of Screen Time on Children’s Eyes
The increasing prevalence of digital devices in children’s lives has sparked a growing concern among parents, educators, and healthcare professionals about the potential impacts on eye health. As screens become an integral part of education, entertainment, and social interaction, understanding…
Tokyo Medical Team Develops Novel Scleral Imaging Technique
In a study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan have successfully pioneered a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) technique. This innovative method, known as polarization-sensitive OCT (PS-OCT), provides unprecedented insights…
Resin Technology Could Improve 3D Printing of Intraocular Devices
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a novel resin suitable for 3D printing intraocular devices. This pioneering innovation holds the potential to revolutionize the production of eye implants, which are crucial for cataract and refractive surgeries,…