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MACUSTAR Extends Systematic AMD Research
The MACUSTAR consortium, led by the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), is extending its Europe-wide clinical study on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The primary focus of the extension is to garner further insights into the intermediate…
Lupin Launches Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution in the US
Lupin Limited announced the launch of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.075%. The product has received the green light from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA), marking a crucial milestone for the company’s expansion in the American pharmaceutical market.…
Opthea Completes Enrollment for Wet AMD Trial
Opthea has reached a significant milestone in its quest to combat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with the completion of patient enrollment in the COAST phase 3 pivotal clinical trial. The trial investigates sozinibercept (OPT-302), a promising vascular endothelial growth…
VSY Biotechnology’s 100% Glistening-Free IOL Material
VSY Biotechnology GmbH is pushing the boundaries of ophthalmology with its cutting-edge 100% Glistening-Free IOL Material. In a statement, Andreas Kühnel, the Managing Director at VSY Biotechnology GmbH, expressed his excitement about the groundbreaking innovation, saying, “This innovative solution, developed…
A Novel Approach To Trifocal IOLs
AcrivaUD Trinova is the world’s first and only sinusoidal trifocal IOL manufactured with Sinusoidal Vision Technology (SVT). Its sinusoidal optic design eliminates the sharp steps (diffractive rings) found with traditional trifocal IOLs. The smoothly varying surface profile derived from the…
ESCRS 2023 Recap: Biotech Companies That Stand Out
As OBN, we had the privilege of participating in the ESCRS Congress 2023 held in Vienna, where we witnessed the remarkable efforts of various companies dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. In this exclusive article, we present a compilation of ten…
What is Penetrating Keratoplasty and How to Perform it
What is Penetrating Keratoplasty? Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP), also known as a full-thickness corneal transplant, is a significant ophthalmic surgical procedure aimed at restoring visual acuity in patients with corneal diseases. This procedure involves the replacement of the entire corneal tissue…
What Is Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking?
The world of ophthalmology is constantly evolving, with innovative treatments and procedures emerging to address a wide range of eye conditions. One such cutting-edge treatment, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL), has gained significant attention for its role in managing keratoconus, a…
Geographic Atrophy & Patients With GA
Geographic atrophy (GA), is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), affecting the retina, a part of the eye that sends information to the brain to enable sight. Many people with AMD do not immediately recognise the symptoms, mistaking…
Lotilaner Shows Promise for Treating Demodex Blepharitis
A team of investigators, led by Elizabeth Yeu, MD, from Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk, Virginia, reported the safety and efficacy of lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25% (TP-03, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc.), in treating Demodex blepharitis. Demodex mites are the most common…