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FDA Clears Enhanced SPECTRALIS® OCTA Module by Heidelberg
Heidelberg Engineering announced the FDA clearance of its upgraded SPECTRALIS® OCTA Module featuring SHIFT technology. This advancement promises to significantly reduce acquisition time by 50%, marking a pivotal development in clinical efficiency and diagnostic precision within ophthalmology. Enhancing Clinical Utility…
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…
Glaukos Activates CMS J-Code for iDose TR
Glaukos Corporation has confirmed the activation of the CMS Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System’s J-code—J7355—for its iDose TR product. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing patient access and streamlining coverage and payment processes for the innovative treatment, according…
Rethinking Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Pink Eye Cases
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers revealed troubling trends in the treatment of pink eye among children and teens in the United States. Despite guidelines from the American Academy of Ophthalmology discouraging the use of…
Beacon Therapeutics Propels Gene Therapy with $170M Funding
Beacon Therapeutics has successfully raised $170 million in Series B funding, marking a significant step forward in advancing its portfolio of ophthalmic gene therapies. The funds are earmarked to support the ongoing clinical development of Beacon’s lead candidate, AGTC-501, designed…
Alcon Finalizes Acquisition of BELKIN Vision
Alcon has finalized its acquisition of BELKIN Vision, marking a significant expansion of its glaucoma treatment offerings. The acquisition, valued at $81M upfront, with potential additional payments up to $385M contingent on sales milestones, includes BELKIN Vision’s innovative Direct Selective…
Top 10 Ophthalmologists Who Changed the Field
Ophthalmology, the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related diseases and disorders, has made great strides in the past century. The following ten individuals are among the most influential and accomplished ophthalmologists in history, each…
Thea Pharma’s New Website for Iyuzeh Support
Thea Pharmaceuticals launched a new website aimed at providing comprehensive resources to ophthalmologists for the effective use of latanoprost ophthalmic solution 0.005%, marketed as Iyuzeh, in patient care. This initiative comes in response to feedback from Eye Care Professionals (ECPs)…
VSY Biotechnology: Who Will Shine at the OSA 2024?
VSY Biotechnology GmbH, a leading company with innovative ophthalmic solutions, is now accepting submissions for Ophthalmology Star Awards (OSA) 2024 from eye care professionals worldwide. The awards aim to celebrate and promote novel research and advancements in ophthalmology, with winners…
NVISION Eye Centers Partners with Parkhurst NuVision
NVISION Eye Centers, a prominent provider of eye care services nationwide, announced a strategic collaboration with Parkhurst NuVision of San Antonio, Texas, through its subsidiary NVision Clinical Research, LLC. This partnership aims to advance clinical trials in ophthalmology drug development,…