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Vicky Demas on the importance of simplifying retinal screenings and incorporating AI
Vicky Demas, PhD, CEO of identifeye HEALTH, spoke to Ophthalmology Times about the company’s recent FDA registration and the it’s innovative retinal imaging technology. The company formally registered with the FDA, enabling them to market their device in the United…
New World Medical launches non-valved glaucoma drainage device, Ahmed ClearPath ST
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) New World Medical has launched Ahmed ClearPath ST, a non-valved glaucoma drainage device. The company stated in a press release that the Ahmed ClearPathST builds on the success of the Ahmed ClearPath by introducing key differences designed to…
Neurotech Pharmaceuticals appoints Peter J. McDonnell, MD, to Board of Directors
Photo of Peter J. McDonnell, MD, provided by Neurotech and used with permission Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has appointed had Peter J. McDonnell, MD, to the Board of Directors. McDonnell, along with being a long-time member of the Ophthalmology Times Editorial…
EMA grants Orphan designations to MCO-010, FDA grants RMAT in Stargardt disease
(Image credit: AdobeStock/Pete) The European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted Orphan designations to MCO-010 (sonpiretigene isteparvovec) across 5 categories of retinal dystrophies. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also granted RMAT designation for MCO-010 in Stargardt disease (SD). The EMA…
The future of ophthalmology training is here—and it’s digital
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Pixel-Shot) In recent years, advancements in technology have revolutionized ophthalmology education, transforming the traditional learning environment into a highly dynamic digital experience. Surgical simulators, such as Eyesi (Haag-Streit) and Eye Surgery Simulator (HelpMeSee), offer valuable hands-on practice that…
Barti Software raises $12M Series A for AI-powered electronic health records for eye care
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Aliaksandr Marko) Barti Software announced a $12 million Series A investment led by Five Elms Capital to scale its go-to-market efforts, grow its team across key functions, and accelerate development of new AI capabilities and workflow automation as Barti expands…
Avoiding disasters and oculofacial surgery
(Image credit: AdobeStock/Georgii) Jeremiah Tao, MD, FACS, is a clinical professor of ophthalmology and the chief, oculofacial plastic & orbital surgery at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at University of California, Irvine. In 2025, be presented a keynote lecture titled “Avoiding…
An Interactive Corneal Sensitivity Testing Workshop
Thanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening. Episode Description In this podcast, experts John D. Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA; and John Hovanesian, MD, FACS; discuss the importance of comprehensive…
A study of the progression of sensitivity loss in GA over time using inferred data
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) The recent OMEGA study1 found that “inferred sensitivity” mapping may be a potential functional surrogate end point for geographic atrophy (GA) based on its ability to predict retinal function with high spatial resolution and without extensive psychophysical…
The future of imaging is out of this world
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Working Moments) From June 13-14, 2025, Heidelberg Engineering welcomed clinicians to its eponymous hometown of Heidelberg, Germany, and its brand-new campus for the 21st International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS)—and Beyond. The 2-day conference was hosted in the newly opened…