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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…
Ikerian Receives EU-MDR Certificate for Four Medical Devices
Ikerian has received European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU-MDR) certificate for its RetinAI Discovery digital data platform and AI-based models. These products have been classified as Class IIa medical devices, affirming their adherence to stringent regulatory standards for healthcare technology.…
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,…
Use of Telemedicine in Ophthalmology
The medical industry is undergoing radical change as we enter the digital age. One such change is the advent of telemedicine – a powerful tool enabling healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely. Ophthalmology, the branch of medicine dedicated to…