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Gemini and Bard Excel in Ophthalmology Board Exam
In a recent paper published in the journal Eye, Canadian researchers have evaluated the capabilities of two artificial intelligence chatbots, Google Gemini and Bard, in the ophthalmology board examination. They found that both AI tools achieved acceptable accuracy levels and…
Kiora Receives Key Grant for Clinical Trials in Vision Impairment
Kiora Pharmaceuticals announced that it has secured a grant from the Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF) to support novel clinical trial endpoints for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). The grant will fund the validation of the Multiluminence Orientation & Mobility (MLOM™) suite…
Oasis Medical Launches New Tapered Plug for DED Treatment
Oasis Medical has recently unveiled its latest product, the SOFT PLUG Extended Duration 180-T Tapered Plug, which is engineered to aid individuals suffering from dry eye syndrome and related ocular surface diseases. The new tapered plugs are designed for ease…
Haag-Streit Unveils Retinopathy of Prematurity Simulator
In a significant development aimed at enhancing the training of ophthalmologists, Haag-Streit has unveiled the Eyesi Indirect Ophthalmoscope ROP Simulator. This novel simulator is specifically designed for the training of retinal examinations on preterm infants and the classification of retinopathy…
Innovative VR Solution for Cataract Surgery Training
At the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) in Boston, Orbis International, together with FundamentalVR, introduced a virtual reality (VR) training tool. This immersive VR solution is especially designed for use in low- and…
Lenz Therapeutics Reports Study Success for Presbyopia
Lenz Therapeutics announced positive topline results from its Phase 3 CLARITY study, evaluating two investigational formulations, LNZ100 and LNZ101, aimed at treating presbyopia. The study’s findings showcase the effectiveness and safety of these formulations, particularly highlighting LNZ100 (1.75% aceclidine) for…
Vance Thompson, MD, to Lead ASCRS as New President
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is poised to welcome Vance Thompson, MD, as its new president during the organization’s 2024 annual meeting, which begins this Friday at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. This…
Zeiss Completes Acquisition of DORC
In a significant move for the ophthalmology sector, Carl Zeiss Meditec announced the successful acquisition of 100% shares of the Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (DORC), a transaction that has now received all necessary regulatory approvals. This acquisition from Eurazeo SE,…
Melt Pharma Raises $24M for Sedation Tablet
Melt Pharmaceuticals has successfully completed a significant financial milestone, securing approximately $24 million through its Series B Preferred Stock financing round. This latest funding round saw contributions from both new and returning investors, setting the stage for the accelerated development…
CSI Dry Eye Software Unveils Version 5.0 Update
CSI Dry Eye Software, a leading innovator in the field of artificial intelligence for eye care, has officially announced the release of its latest software update, Version 5.0. This update marks a significant leap forward in the company’s mission to…