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Melt Pharmaceuticals Launches MELT-300 Phase 3 Program
Melt Pharmaceuticals has completed the dosing of its first patient in its phase 3 program for MELT-300, marking a crucial step in evaluating the safety and efficacy of this pioneering product. MELT-300 is a non-intravenous, non-opioid tablet comprising fixed doses…
Harrow Reveals 52-Week Data for Vevye ESSENCE-2 Study
Harrow, a leading pharmaceutical company, has revealed the encouraging results from its ESSENCE‑2 open-label extension (OLE) clinical study for Vevye (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1%, a novel treatment for dry eye disease (DED). Study Design and Outcomes: ESSENCE-2 OLE Analysis The…
Italy Probes Pharma Giants for Market Manipulation
Italy’s antitrust regulator has initiated a probe into several pharmaceutical giants, including Novartis, amid suspicions of anti-competitive practices in the sale of a drug targeting eye conditions. The investigation follows concerns regarding potential market restrictions and delayed product launch of…
CorneaGen Launches CTAK for Keratoconus Patients
CorneaGen, a leading provider of ocular tissue, announced the commercial launch of Corneal Tissue Addition for Keratoplasty (CTAK), a novel solution for corneal contouring in keratoconic eyes. Developed in collaboration with CTAK LLC and Ziemer, CTAK offers patient-ready, gamma-irradiated sterile…
BIOPHTA Secures €6.5M to Advance Eye Disease Therapy
BIOPHTA, a preclinical biotech company, has successfully closed a Seed round, raising €6.5 million to advance its pioneering technology into clinical development for the treatment of glaucoma and macular edema. This significant funding injection, led by prominent European venture capital…
Phase 3 Trial for AZR-MD-001 in MGD Patients Begins
Azura Ophthalmics has reached a significant milestone with the enrollment of the first patient in the ASTRO study—a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 in patients grappling with clinical signs and symptoms of meibomian gland…
Sightpath Medical Acquires PennVista | OBN
Sightpath Medical, a leading provider of mobile and fixed ophthalmic surgical services, has recently completed the acquisition of PennVista, a renowned LASIK services business. PennVista specializes in offering cutting-edge equipment and skilled technicians to surgery centers and hospitals across Pennsylvania,…
Zeiss Introduces Upgraded Cirrus 6000 OCT
Zeiss Medical Technology has introduced a series of enhancements to the Cirrus 6000, promising a more streamlined and data-centric workflow for ophthalmologists. This update boasts the largest OCT reference database in the US market and fortified cybersecurity features. With recent…
AAO’s Tool for Enhanced IOL Cataract Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has qualified the Assessment of IntraOcular Lens Implant Symptoms (AIOLIS), developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), as a Medical Device Development Tool (MDDT). This designation empowers medical device sponsors to employ…
The Effects of Screen Time on Children’s Eyes
The increasing prevalence of digital devices in children’s lives has sparked a growing concern among parents, educators, and healthcare professionals about the potential impacts on eye health. As screens become an integral part of education, entertainment, and social interaction, understanding…