Newsletter Subscribe
Enter your email address below and subscribe to our newsletter
Technology
Share your love
Ocular Therapeutix Reports Promising Axpaxli Results in DR Study
Ocular Therapeutix announced positive topline results from its phase 1 HELIOS study, which evaluated the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of Axpaxli versus a sham control in patients with moderately severe to severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) without diabetic macular edema…
Rare Cells Identified as Key to Color Perception
In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers at the University of Rochester have made significant strides in understanding how humans perceive color. Utilizing adaptive optics, the team has identified rare retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) that could reshape…
New NIH Technology Enhances Retinal Disease Diagnosis
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have significantly advanced retinal imaging by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with adaptive optics (AO) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology. This new method, which they call parallel discriminator generative adverbial network (P-GAN), accelerates…
Innovative VR Solution for Cataract Surgery Training
At the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) in Boston, Orbis International, together with FundamentalVR, introduced a virtual reality (VR) training tool. This immersive VR solution is especially designed for use in low- and…
The Pineal Gland & The Eye of Horus I OBN
Since Galen, a Greek physician and philosopher, first recorded information on the pineal gland’s significance, it has been the focus of extensive research. Colleagues of Galen held the opinion that the pineal controlled the movement of “psychic pneuma,” an ethereal substance…
Zeiss Completes Acquisition of DORC
In a significant move for the ophthalmology sector, Carl Zeiss Meditec announced the successful acquisition of 100% shares of the Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (DORC), a transaction that has now received all necessary regulatory approvals. This acquisition from Eurazeo SE,…
Melt Pharma Raises $24M for Sedation Tablet
Melt Pharmaceuticals has successfully completed a significant financial milestone, securing approximately $24 million through its Series B Preferred Stock financing round. This latest funding round saw contributions from both new and returning investors, setting the stage for the accelerated development…
CSI Dry Eye Software Unveils Version 5.0 Update
CSI Dry Eye Software, a leading innovator in the field of artificial intelligence for eye care, has officially announced the release of its latest software update, Version 5.0. This update marks a significant leap forward in the company’s mission to…
ViaLase Raises $40M for Glaucoma Laser Tech
ViaLase has successfully completed a Series C financing round, raising a substantial $40 million. This funding boost is set to accelerate the development, regulatory approval, and commercialization efforts of the ViaLase Laser, a pioneering medical device developed for the treatment…
Regenxbio’s Gene Therapy for Wet AMD Found Successful
Regenxbio Inc. announced the publication of their phase 1/2a study results in The Lancet, showcasing the effectiveness of ABBV-RGX-314 as a one-time gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Lancet Study Highlights Safety and Efficacy of ABBV-RGX-314 The study,…