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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…
Eye Health Initiative Overcomes Access Barriers in Malawi
In an inspiring leap towards health equity, a new eye health project in Malawi has successfully brought essential services to the grassroots level. This initiative, supported by Sightsavers, has notably reached over 122,000 individuals in rural and economically disadvantaged areas…
Caplin Granted USFDA Approval for Key Ophthalmic Solution
Caplin Steriles Limited (Caplin), a subsidiary of Caplin Point Laboratories Limited, has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%. This product is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pantheon Vision Gets Another $1.8M for Corneal Implants
Pantheon Vision, a pioneering medical device company in the pre-clinical stage focused on developing bioengineered corneal implants, has secured an additional $1.8 million in funding. This recent financial boost is part of a second tranche from KeraLink International (KLI), following…
ViaLase Raises $40M for Glaucoma Laser Tech
ViaLase has successfully completed a Series C financing round, raising a substantial $40 million. This funding boost is set to accelerate the development, regulatory approval, and commercialization efforts of the ViaLase Laser, a pioneering medical device developed for the treatment…
Alcon Names Terry Kim, MD as Chief Medical Officer
Alcon announced the appointment of Terry Kim, MD, as the company’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Head of Global Medical Safety, starting in April. Dr. Kim, a renowned figure in the field of ophthalmology, brings a wealth of experience…