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Preloaded IOL Injectors & Cataract Surgery
Preloaded injectors provide a number of benefits, including making the procedure safer by reducing the possibility of endophthalmitis from contamination and avoiding potential mistakes such as loading the lens incorrectly. It is certainly more efficient for the nursing or technical…
Improved Vision Through A Supplement
Mexican marigold also known as cempasúchil, or Aztec marigold is a native flower to México and was first used by the Aztecs and is used in the Mexican holiday “Dia de los muertos” or day of the dead. The Aztecs used it…
Haag-Streit Launches New EyeSuite Software
Haag-Streit has recently launched EyeSuite software version i9.13, which comes with new features for the Anterior Chamber Suite of the Eyestar 900, as well as market-first functionality for the Lenstar Myopia. Furthermore, Haag-Streit has made additional improvements to its existing…
Peeq Pro Introduces Multipurpose Eyelid Cleansing Device
Peeq Pro has introduced the Peeq Waiva, an innovative at-home cleansing device specifically designed for daily use in cleaning eyelids and the surrounding skin. This device is intended to be used consistently as part of a patient’s eye cleansing routine,…
Johnson & Johnson Vision Names Regional Presidents
Johnson & Johnson Vision has announced the appointment of Lori Tierney as President, Americas; Jacqueline Henderson as President, EMEA; and Christoph Vonwiller as President, Asia Pacific. Ms. Tierney brings her experience as the former President of Americas for the Vision…
WCO and Alcon to Launch Revolutionary Dry Eye Tool
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon are extending an invitation to eye care professionals worldwide to join them at the launch of a new tool that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease. Interested parties…
Positive Results for Dry AMD Treatment by LumiThera
LumiThera announced the 24-month data from its LIGHTSITE III multicenter clinical trial. The results showed sustained vision improvement in subjects with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who were treated with the Valeda Light Delivery System. LumiThera conducted LIGHTSITE III, a…
Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Shows Promise
People with retinitis pigmentosa typically experience changes in their vision during childhood or early adulthood. The condition commonly results in a decline in both peripheral and night vision, ultimately leading to blindness in the majority of cases. A team of…
Visionix Unveils VX 650 Multimodal Screener
Visionix has announced the release of the second generation of its VX 650 multimodal device. First launched in 2021, the VX 650 is an advanced anterior segment analyzer with retinal imaging capabilities. The updated version features an enhanced wavefront-based aberrometer…
Apellis’ Syfovre for Treatment of GA Approved by FDA
The FDA has approved Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This marks the first time that patients with GA have an FDA-approved treatment option, which is a significant milestone…