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Oyster Pharma’s Tyrvaya Is Widely Available to Patients
Oyster Point Pharma announced the expansion of patient access to its nasal spray medication for dry eye disease, Tyrvaya (varenicline solution), and provided an update In an update on Tyrvaya’s US commercial success in the US. According to Oyster Point,…
The Biggest Challenges in Ophthalmology Today
A recent survey conducted by OBN on LinkedIn asked participants to identify the most pressing challenge facing the ophthalmology field today. The poll revealed that nearly half of the respondents believe patient access to care is the primary issue, followed…
Johnson & Johnson Reaches 50M Children Globally
Johnson & Johnson, in partnership with the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), has successfully provided comprehensive eye health services to over 50 million children in underserved communities worldwide through the Sight For Kids program. The initiative, which began in 2002,…
COVID-19 and Eye Care: It’s Impact and Implications
COVID-19, a global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has affected nearly every aspect of healthcare, including eye care services. Since the virus was first identified in December 2019, it has caused significant disruptions in healthcare systems worldwide. This article…
FDA Warns of Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare professionals not to purchase or use Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment due to potential bacterial contamination. This eye oinment is an over-the-counter product, intended to be sterile and produced by…
History of Ophthalmic Imaging | OBN
Early Retinal Imaging: The Beginnings of Ophthalmic Photography Early retinal imaging — The origins of (retinal) ophthalmic photography go back around 150 years when Drs Jackman and Webster, in the USA, published the first robust account of capturing images of…
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Stanley Windsor at Rayner
● Download RayPRO on App Store and Google Play.● Listen to Peer2Peer on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Youtube. Question 1: Can you provide an overview of Rayner’s PayPRO and Peer2Peer platforms?Dr. Stanley Windsor, Digital Innovation Manager: Thank you very much for…
Brazilian Study Finds Low Occurrence of Ocular Metastases
In a retrospective study conducted by Brazilian investigators, concerns about the occurrence of ocular metastases were addressed. Led by first author Matheus Senna Pereira Ogata, MD, from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Paulista Medical School, Federal…
Lupin Signs Agreement with Huons for Mexico Launch
Lupin Limited (Lupin) announced a pivotal license and supply agreement with Huons Co. Ltd to register and market Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Nanoemulsion, 0.4mL Single-use Vial, in Mexico. Advanced Technology for Treating Dry Eye Syndrome Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Nanoemulsion, a preservative-free innovation, has…
World-First Calibreye Procedure for Glaucoma
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, a member of CHA Health Systems, announced that Dr. Rohit Varma, the Founding Director of its cutting-edge Southern California Eye Institute, has successfully implanted the world’s first Calibreye System, a next-generation glaucoma drainage device, into…