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Frontera’s Trial for Retinitis Pigmentosa Kicks Off
Frontera Therapeutics has initiated a clinical trial for its gene therapy, FT-002, which is intended for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP). The first patient has already been given a dose of the gene therapy product. FT-002 is Frontera’s…
Alcon Settles Patent Dispute with J&J Vision for $199 Million
Alcon Inc., a global leader in eye care, has reached a settlement agreement with J&J Surgical Vision to resolve their legal proceedings regarding femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery devices, including Alcon’s LenSx® device. Alcon acquired the LenSx device as part of…
Nidek Introduces Cube Alpha Ophthalmic Surgical System
Nidek has introduced the Cube α ophthalmic surgical system, which is designed to incorporate new ultrasound technology for enhanced phacoemulsification. Nidek reports that the Cube α features Gyro torsional technology within its compact design. The torsional ultrasound oscillation enhances the…
Intraocular Lens Market to Reach $6.7 Billion
The global intraocular lens market is projected to grow from its current valuation of $4.1 billion to $6.7 billion by the end of 2032, according to a recent report by Fact Market Research (FMR). The market is expected to expand…
Johnson & Johnson Sues Alcon
Johnson & Johnson Vision goes to court against Alcon for its intellectual property rights. Alcon and J&J Vision are facing off in the U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, No. 20-cv-00842. After a US District judge rules against request for…
High-Tech Contact Lenses May Replace Smart Phones
When Alexander Graham Bell brought us the revolutionary first ever telephone back in 1876, the world was changed forever. Ever since then, telephonic devices have been a mainstay of the modern world; an essential part of our everyday lives. Of…
Elios Tech Now Registered in the UK
Elios Vision stated that its Elios technology, which is used to treat glaucoma concurrently with cataract surgery, is officially registered in the United Kingdom. The Elios does not require an implant and is designed to provide long-lasting results that may…
Alcon’s New Eye Health Education and Training Center I OBN
Alcon has officially inaugurated the new Alcon Experience Center (AEC) in Barcelona, one of Europe’s largest eye health education and training facilities, providing eye care professionals with the chance to learn about and practice the latest advancements in ophthalmology and…