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Samsara Vision Launches SING IMT in China
Samsara Vision announced the successful completion of the first SING IMT (Smaller-Incision New-Generation Implantable Miniature Telescope) procedure in China. This milestone was achieved at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Lecheng Hospital, where Professor Li Xiaorong, MD, PhD,…
Okyo Pharma’s Phase 2 Trial for Neuropathic Corneal Pain
Okyo Pharma announced its plan to initiate a phase 2 clinical trial for OK-101 in the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2024. This one-year study follows promising results from preclinical animal…
What Is Symblepharon? | OBN
What Is Symblepharon? Symblepharon is a medical condition characterized by the adhesion of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, to the cornea, the clear front part of…
Top 10 Ophthalmologists Who Changed the Field
Ophthalmology, the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related diseases and disorders, has made great strides in the past century. The following ten individuals are among the most influential and accomplished ophthalmologists in history, each…
Antibiotics Help Prevent Infections in Cataract Patients
A recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has highlighted the effectiveness of selective intracameral antibiotics combined with 1% povidone iodine in reducing the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. Led by Jeroen van Rooij, MD, from Rotterdam Eye Hospital,…
NVISION Eye Centers Partners with Parkhurst NuVision
NVISION Eye Centers, a prominent provider of eye care services nationwide, announced a strategic collaboration with Parkhurst NuVision of San Antonio, Texas, through its subsidiary NVision Clinical Research, LLC. This partnership aims to advance clinical trials in ophthalmology drug development,…
VSY Biotechnology’s SVT Granted Patent in China
VSY Biotechnology registered a patent with the People’s Republic of China for the ‘Sinusoidal Vision Technology’ used in AcrivaUD Trinova Pro C Pupil Adaptive®, the world’s first and only sinusoidal trifocal intraocular lens. As a result of evaluations, office actions,…
What Is Staphyloma? | OBN
Staphyloma is a bulging or protrusion of the eye’s inner layers through a thinned area of the outer layers. It is typically caused by a structural weakness in the eye, and it can lead to vision problems if left untreated.…
The 40th Congress of the ESCRS | Milan 16
The 40th Congress of the ESCRS is taking place from 16-20 September 2022, at the Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy. The congress, which will host around 1,000 registered participants, will also be streamed via the virtual conferencing platform now…
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
A subtype of glaucomas known as primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is characterized by an open, seemingly normal anterior chamber angle and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), with no additional underlying disease. Secondary glaucoma is a condition where the elevated IOP…