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MediPrint Announces Positive Results for Glaucoma Lens
MediPrint Ophthalmics has revealed positive findings from its Phase 2b clinical trial for LL-BMT1, a 3D-printed, drug-eluting contact lens designed to treat mild to moderate glaucoma. These results, presented by Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO, at the American Academy of…
Atsena & Nippon Shinyaku Partner on ATSN-101
Atsena Therapeutics, Inc. and Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. have entered an exclusive licensing agreement to advance and commercialize ATSN-101, an investigational gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis type 1 (LCA1), in both the United States and Japan. ATSN-101 is designed…
Alcon Launches PRECISION7 One-Week Contact Lens
Alcon has announced the U.S. launch of PRECISION7, a groundbreaking contact lens designed for a convenient one-week replacement cycle. Incorporating the advanced 7-day ACTIV-FLO system, these lenses offer up to 16 hours of comfort and clear vision, even on the…
Osheru Receives Funding for Ziplyft Device for Blepharoplasty
Osheru announced the successful completion of a $4.7 million funding round aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of its Ziplyft device for blepharoplasty surgery. The funding round was oversubscribed and led by a consortium of investors including individuals, family…
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,…
Topcon and Orbis Partner to Expand DR Screening in Rwanda
Topcon Healthcare, in collaboration with Orbis International and the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO), has embarked on an initiative to enhance diabetic retinopathy screening in Rwanda. Donation of Robotic Retinal Cameras To facilitate this effort, Topcon has generously donated…
Researchers Discover New Imaging Technique for MS Diagnosis
Researchers from Durham University, UK, and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, have discovered a pioneering method for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) using advanced eye imaging techniques. Published in the journal Translational Vision Science & Technology, their work introduces a…
FDA Clears Enhanced SPECTRALIS® OCTA Module by Heidelberg
Heidelberg Engineering announced the FDA clearance of its upgraded SPECTRALIS® OCTA Module featuring SHIFT technology. This advancement promises to significantly reduce acquisition time by 50%, marking a pivotal development in clinical efficiency and diagnostic precision within ophthalmology. Enhancing Clinical Utility…
Alcon Finalizes Acquisition of BELKIN Vision
Alcon has finalized its acquisition of BELKIN Vision, marking a significant expansion of its glaucoma treatment offerings. The acquisition, valued at $81M upfront, with potential additional payments up to $385M contingent on sales milestones, includes BELKIN Vision’s innovative Direct Selective…
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…