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FDA Approves LumiThera’s Valeda for Dry AMD Treatment
The U.S. FDA has granted LumiThera authorization to market its Valeda Light Delivery System, the first FDA-authorized device designed to treat vision loss in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This significant approval, obtained through the De Novo authorization…
FDA Clears HG202 CRISPR Therapy for Wet AMD Trials
The U.S. FDA has granted investigational drug clearance for HG202, a pioneering CRISPR/Cas13Y RNA-editing therapy developed by HuidaGene to treat neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This milestone makes HG202 the first CRISPR/Cas13Y RNA-targeting therapy in clinical development and the…
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…
ChatGPT-4o Shows Promise in Addressing Retinal Diseases
A recent study highlights the potential of ChatGPT-4o in accurately answering questions related to retinal diseases, covering diagnostic criteria, treatment guidelines, and management strategies. The AI’s performance was evaluated by vitreoretinal specialists, focusing on its alignment with the American Academy of…
Atsena Publishes 12-Month Data on ATSN-101 for LCA1
Atsena Therapeutics announced that 12-month safety and efficacy data from its Phase I/II trial of ATSN-101, a gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis caused by GUCY2D mutations (LCA1), were published in The Lancet. ATSN-101 showed durable improvements in vision at…
Alcon to Unveil Updated MARLO App at SECO 2024
Alcon announced significant updates to its MARLO App, set to be unveiled at the SECO International meeting in Atlanta. This advanced version of the app, featuring new functionalities, aims to further elevate the patient experience. Patients can now conveniently access…
Shamir Launches Spark 4W Eye Measurement Tech
Shamir has launched the Spark 4W, a digital electro-optic measurement system set to revolutionize eye care practices. Leveraging 3D stereo vision technology and artificial intelligence (AI), the Spark 4W aims to streamline and enhance the process of obtaining precise pupillary…
FDA Clears Eyenuk’s Additional Camera for DR Detection
Eyenuk has received FDA clearance to utilize the Topcon NW400 retinal camera with its EyeArt AI system for automated detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR). This clearance complements the system’s existing clearance for usage with Canon CR-2 AF and Canon CR-2…
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…
EVMANN Takes Two Innovative Companies Under its Umbrella
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Within framework of global growth strategy implemented in early 2021, VSY Biotechnology GmbH-Germany and Alsanza Medizintechnik und Pharma GmbH-Germany companies which manufacture and sell their innovative products in ophthalmology and orthopedy fields over 90 countries and 6 continents have decided to…