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Tenpoint and Visus Merge to Advance Eye Care
Tenpoint Therapeutics Ltd. and Visus Therapeutics Inc. have officially merged, combining their respective ophthalmic therapeutic assets to form a unified entity focused on addressing ocular conditions associated with aging, including presbyopia, cataracts, and geographic atrophy. Key Therapeutics in the Combined…
VisiRose Unveils Non-Invasive Therapy for Keratitis
VisiRose, a newly established company formed in collaboration with Provectus Biopharmaceuticals and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is advancing the development of Rose Bengal Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy (RB PDAT). This…
Fluoxetine Improves Visual Acuity in Adult Amblyopia
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, and Tehran University of Medical Sciences has revealed that fluoxetine, a commonly used antidepressant, significantly improves visual acuity (VA) in adults with amblyopia. The study, led…
ViaLase, Moran Eye Center Collaborate on Glaucoma
ViaLase has announced a groundbreaking research partnership with the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah, home to the Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation. This collaboration aims to accelerate glaucoma research by utilizing Moran’s state-of-the-art…
Dry Eye Disease Rates High in South America
Researchers from Colombia and Ecuador have identified that dry eye disease (DED)-related symptoms are more prevalent in South America compared to global averages, underscoring significant regional health challenges. The study, led by first author Valentina Loaiza-Guevara from the Facultad de…
Researchers Find 101 Genetic Links to Cataracts
In the largest genetic study on cataracts to date, researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have identified 101 genetic regions associated with an increased risk of developing cataracts. This groundbreaking study analyzed DNA from over 950,000 individuals, providing significant…
Climate Change Linked to Eye Health Issues
A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has identified a significant association between air pollution caused by climate change and an increase in ocular surface conditions. Clinical visits for these conditions more than doubled during periods…
Hubble Contacts Under Fire: Lawsuit Filed for Vision Loss
Stephanie Guarisco, a woman from New Mexico, has filed a lawsuit against Hubble Contacts, alleging that the company’s contact lenses resulted in the “total loss” of her right eye. According to the lawsuit, Guarisco underwent a complete removal of her…
COVID-19 Tied to Rise in Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy
A recent Chinese study highlights a rise in cases of acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN) and related retinal conditions coinciding with the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Xiaojia Song, MD, from Beijing Tongren Eye Center and Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, led the…
Stem Cell Breakthrough Restores Vision in LSCD Patients
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers from Osaka University in Japan have successfully conducted the first human trial using induced pluripotent stem-cell-derived corneal epithelium to treat limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD). This innovative approach marks a significant advancement in vision restoration…