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ViaLase Laser Granted CE Mark Approval for Glaucoma
ViaLase has received CE Mark approval in the European Union for its ViaLase laser, designed to treat adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. The ViaLase laser employs the precision of a femtosecond laser combined with micron-level image guidance to perform…
Spryte’s nOCT Tech Gets FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
Spryte Medical announced that its Neuro Optical Coherence Tomography (nOCT) technology has been awarded Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA. This designation highlights the potential of nOCT to revolutionize neurointervention and cerebrovascular treatment. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation The FDA’s Breakthrough…
Eyenovia and Senju Collaborate on Novel Dry Eye Treatment
Eyenovia, a leading ophthalmic company, announced a collaboration agreement with Senju Pharmaceutical to develop SJP-0035, a corneal epithelial wound healing candidate, using Eyenovia’s Optejet® dispensing technology for chronic dry eye disease treatment. Strategic Collaboration for Innovative Treatment Under the agreement,…
Johnson & Johnson Invests in Start-Up TECLens
Johnson & Johnson has recently finalized a strategic investment in TECLens, a pioneering start-up focused on advancing nonincisional refractive correction technology through corneal cross-linking (CXL). The investment, part of a co-leading effort in TECLens’ Series A funding round, underscores Johnson…
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…