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Formosa: Positive Phase 3 Results for APP13007 in China
Formosa Pharmaceuticals recently announced the completion of CPN-303, a Phase 3 clinical trial conducted in Chinese cataract surgery patients to evaluate APP13007 (GPN00833). This trial, managed by Formosa’s licensee Grand Pharma (0512.HK), demonstrated positive top-line results, showcasing APP13007’s effectiveness in…
VSY Biotechnology Unveils Maestro® Sinusoidal IOL at ESCRS24
VSY Biotechnology to Complete Global Rollout of its Sinusoidal Vision Technology (SVT®) at ESCRS 2024 This year’s European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) 2024 kicked off with the highly anticipated third iNovation Day, which brought together the medical…
Oculentis Declares Bankruptcy | OBN
Oculentis B.V. has been declared bankrupt by order of the District Court Gelderland of September 6, 2021. Mr. E.R. Looijen is the bankruptcy trustee, and Mr. M.J.C. van Leeuwen is the delegated judge. Legal Issues Over Faulty Intraocular Lenses Bankruptcy was…
What Is Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage? | OBN
What Is Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage? Suprachoroidal hemorrhage is a sight-destroying pathology. It arises when there is a rupture of long or short ciliary arteries during an intraocular surgery and blood is contained in the space between the choroid and the sclera.…
Peters Anomaly: Causes, Symptoms and Management
What Is Peters Anomaly? Peters anomaly is a rare congenital ocular condition primarily affecting the anterior segment of the eye. At its core, it’s characterized by the abnormal development of the cornea’s central layers and potential adhesions between the cornea…
Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy and Its Management
Dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) is a condition that arises from the complex interplay between thyroid dysfunction and ocular health. Often associated with autoimmune thyroid disorders such as Graves’ disease, DON can lead to significant vision impairment and impact an individual’s…
Signs and Causes of Binocular Vision Dysfunction
Binocular vision refers to the ability of the eyes to work together as a team to perceive depth and perceive a single image. Binocular vision is graded based on the degree of deviation or misalignment between the two eyes. Grades…
What Is Capsulorhexis and How It’s Done
What Is Capsulorhexis? Capsulorhexis, derived from the Latin “capsula” (little container) and Greek “rhexis” (rupture), refers to the precise and controlled tear of the anterior lens capsule during cataract surgery. This procedure creates a circular opening through which the cloudy…
All About Phacoemulsification Procedure | OBN
The phacoemulsification procedure has transformed cataract surgery, offering a less invasive and more efficient method for cataract removal. This advanced surgical technique uses ultrasonic vibrations to emulsify the cloudy lens, which is then aspirated out and replaced with an artificial…
Alcon and Ivantis Lose Patent Battle to Sight Sciences.
Sight Sciences announced its success in defeating all four patent invalidity challenges that were filed against it by Alcon and Ivantis in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Patent Infringement Litigation Over Hydrus® Microstent In September 2021, Sight Sciences…