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Alcon completes acquisition of LumiThera
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Timon) Alcon has completed its planned acquisition of LumiThera, Inc, which was announced earlier in July of this year.1,2 According to Alcon, the acquisition includes the noninvasive Valeda photobiomodulation (PBM) device for the treatment of early and intermediate dry…
Inside Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” educational series with Robert S. Feder, MD
The Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology is launching “Dinner with the Experts – Cases, Updates, and Clinical Pearls,” a collaborative space for sharing ophthalmic knowledge and practical takeaways. (Image credit: AdobeStock/Harsha) The Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology is launching a…
Creation of OpZira Inc. announced following Alcon’s acquisition of LumiThera
(Image credit: AdobeStock) The company OpZira Inc. has launched to advance ophthalmic diagnostics. The company plans to deliver innovative technologies with the ability to enhance the detection and monitoring of ocular disease, which can empower clinicians. Clark Tedford, PhD, President…
Sight Science’s TearCare System earns spot in TFOS DEWS III dry eye report
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/tadamichi) Sight Sciences announced that its TearCare System has been included in the new Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) III report from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.1,2 This marks the…
Ophthalmic Devices Market Surges to USD 100.2 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 6.4% CAGR
\n \n The Ophthalmic Devices Market is witnessing robust expansion driven by rising demand for advanced eye care solutions, growing prevalence of vision disorders, and a rapidly aging population. Technological advancements such as AI-driven diagnostics, minimally invasive surgical systems, and…
EyeCool Therapeutics appoints Vance Thompson, MD, to board of directors
EyeCool Therapeutics has appointed Vance Thompson, MD, founder of Vance Thompson Vision and immediate past president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), to the company’s board of directors. Thompson has personally performed more than 100,000 vision…
Vicky Demas on the importance of simplifying retinal screenings and incorporating AI
Vicky Demas, PhD, CEO of identifeye HEALTH, spoke to Ophthalmology Times about the company’s recent FDA registration and the it’s innovative retinal imaging technology. The company formally registered with the FDA, enabling them to market their device in the United…
The future of ophthalmology training is here—and it’s digital
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Pixel-Shot) In recent years, advancements in technology have revolutionized ophthalmology education, transforming the traditional learning environment into a highly dynamic digital experience. Surgical simulators, such as Eyesi (Haag-Streit) and Eye Surgery Simulator (HelpMeSee), offer valuable hands-on practice that…
The future of imaging is out of this world
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Working Moments) From June 13-14, 2025, Heidelberg Engineering welcomed clinicians to its eponymous hometown of Heidelberg, Germany, and its brand-new campus for the 21st International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS)—and Beyond. The 2-day conference was hosted in the newly opened…
Study finds value in home OCT monitoring
(Image credit: AdobeStock/Pixel-Shot) A study published in Ophthalmology Science shows that by analyzing up-to daily home OCT images, artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately track disease activity in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This may allow physicians to manage…