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Eversight Partners with Emmecell for Ocular Therapy Advances
Eversight, a leading non-profit dedicated to the restoration of sight through the recovery, processing, and distribution of corneal tissue, announced a strategic partnership with Emmecell Biotech, a biotechnology company focused on developing novel cell therapies for ocular diseases. This collaboration…
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…
Azalea’s First On-Eye Test of ALMA Smart Contact Lens
Azalea Vision announced the successful demonstration of the ALMA Lens, marking the debut of the first functional prototype for the Azalea smart contact lens platform. The ALMA proprietary device is designed to provide a non-surgical solution for individuals dealing with…
Connection between Keratoconus and DED
Dry eye disease is more common in people over the age of 50. Hormonal changes, especially common in women, can cause dry eye. Other medical conditions including diabetes, glaucoma, Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis can exacerbate dry eye symptoms.…
Australian Government Allocates $35M for Blindness Research
In a significant stride towards combating global corneal blindness, the Australian Government’s Medical Research Futures Fund (MRFF) has allocated a substantial sum of $35 million to BIENCO, a consortium comprising clinical, scientific, and governance experts. The University of Wollongong (UOW)…
Mantis Photonics Launches Eye Screening Crowdfunding
Mantis Photonics, at the forefront of space-inspired technology, announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for its seed round. This initiative, hosted on the Capital Cel platform, aims to fuel the development of Mantis Photonics’ noninvasive health screening technology using…
Nidek, Orbis Collaborate to Boost AI Eye Screenings in Vietnam
Nidek has pledged support to Orbis International through a donation aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) screening services in Vietnam. The donation comprises six specialized fundus cameras, designed to capture retina images, thereby aiding the expansion of Orbis’s AI-driven diabetic…