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The Netherlands: Lupin strengthens ophthalmology business with acquisition of VISUfarma from GHO Capital
\n European specialist investor GHO Capital Partners has announced the sale of its portfolio company, VISUfarma, a Netherlands-headquartered specialty pharmaceutical company focused on ophthalmology, to global pharma major Lupin. \n\n\n\n VISUfarma was created by GHO Capital in 2016 by combining…
Q&A: Harvey Uy on the power of digital images and records | Ophthalmology Times
Photo of Harvey Uy, MD, DPBO, FVRSP, at the 2025 EURETINA meeting Harvey Uy, MD, DPBO, FVRDP, a retina specialist from the Peregrine Eye and Laser Institute in the Philippines, discussed the transformative power of digital image management in ophthalmology.…
Q&A: Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD, on neuro-ophthalmic insights at EyeCon 2025 | Ophthalmology Times
Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD, emphasized the importance of pattern recognition in distinguishing ocular from neurologic causes of visual symptoms during EyeCon 2025. (Image credit: AdobeStock/ryandi) “Pattern recognition is key,” emphasized Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD, as he discussed the…
Q&A: Marion Munk discusses the phase 2a BETTER study | Ophthalmology Times
Photo of Marion Munk at EURETINA 2025 In her conversation with the Eye Care Network, Marion Munk, MD, PhD, details a promising phase 2a clinical study of ISTH0036, an oligonucleotide antisense drug targeting TGF-β2. Developed to address fibrosis in neovascular…
EyeCon 2025: Adopting an interventional glaucoma mindset with Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD | Ophthalmology Times
At this year’s EyeCon meeting, Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, of the Glaucoma Associates of Texas, reflected on her dual role—both as an educator and a leader in its development—while delivering a focused presentation on the current state of glaucoma care.…
EyeCon 2025 celebrates Visionary in Eye Care Resident Award winners | Ophthalmology Times
The recipients of this year’s Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Awards were revealed at the Ophthalmology Times and Optometry Times EyeCon® 2025 conference, held September 26 and 27 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, in Hollywood, Florida. The program…
Q&A: Boris Stanzel on the use of methotrexate in PVR cases | Ophthalmology Times
Photo of Boris Stanzel, MD, at the 2025 EURETINA meeting Professor Boris Stanzel, MD, presented research on methotrexate’s use in PVR retinal detachment surgery at the 2025 EURETINA congress, which was held in Paris, France. The study of 20 patients…
The European Commission grants marketing authorization for EYLUXVI | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) The European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for EYLUXVI (ALT-L9), an aflibercept (Eylea) biosimilar from Alteogen, co-developed by its subsidiary, Alteogen Biologics.1 EYLUXVI is Alteogen’s second approved biosimilar; the other approval is the company’s trastuzumab (Herceptin) biosimilar. Alteogen received a…
OKYO Pharma details next clinical stage of urcosimod development | Ophthalmology Times
OKYO Pharma has announced its plans for the next stage of clinical development of urcosimod (formerly OK-101), its lead drug candidate to treat neuropathic corneal pain (NCP). NCP is a condition that causes severe pain and sensitivity of the eyes, face,…
Q&A: Anat Loewenstein recaps the 2025 EURETINA meeting | Ophthalmology Times
Photo of Anat Loewenstein at EURETINA 2025 The 25th EURETINA conference was a landmark event, attracting 11,000 participants from around the world. Anat Loewenstein, MD, the 2025 The president of EURETINA, highlighted the meeting’s comprehensive scientific program, featuring sessions on…