Tuesday, September 3, 2024

SIFI Receives EC Approval for Akantior for the Treatment of AK

According to SIFI, Akantior is the first and only approved therapy for people suffering from acanthamoeba keratitis in Europe. 

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Visionix Unveils the VX 610 Automated Fundus Camera

The new device features auto alignment, auto focus and auto capture functions.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Glenmark Launches OTC Solution for Eye Allergy Relief

Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.1% is an alternative to the active ingredient in Pataday Twice Daily Relief.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Lupin's Brimonidine Tartrate 0.025% Receives Tentative Nod from FDA

The drug is a generic equivalent to Bausch + Lomb's Lumify.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

ADA, Genentech to Bring Eye Health Equity Program to the DC Region

Program will focus on identifying and removing barriers to care facing Black and Hispanic/Latino communities in the Washington, DC region.   

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Aldeyra’s Phase 3 Study Shows Promising Results for DED

Data revealed reproxalap was statistically superior to vehicle for the prespecified primary endpoint of ocular discomfort. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

LENZ Therapeutics Submits NDA for Presbyopia Treatment

LNZ100 is an aceclidine-based ophthalmic solution intended to treat presbyopia.

Monday, August 5, 2024

ASCRS Launches Summit to Enhance Refractive Cataract Surgery Practices

In-person summit will feature 18+ course hours and an extensive resource library to support practice adoption of advanced-technology IOLs

Monday, August 5, 2024

Topcon Incorporates Advanced Digital Technology into New IS-6500 Ophthalmic Instrument Stand

The stand's features can be customized to allow the operator to program well cups and control room lights, reading lamp brightness and BIO brightness directly from the built-in touchscreen panel.

Monday, August 5, 2024

Prevent Blindness Declares August Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Along with educational resources, the organization is drawing attention to legislation to fund children’s vision programs.

Monday, July 29, 2024

Eyenovia, Senju Sign Collaboration Agreement for New Chronic DED Treatment

Partnership to focus on the development of a formulation of Senju’s SJP-0035 for use with Eyenovia’s Optejet dispensing technology

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Oertli's Faros Anterior Cataract Surgery System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

Faros is optimized for fast setup, with a readiness time of under one minute, making it ideal for integrating into office-based surgery.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Bausch + Lomb Acquires Diagnostic Company Trukera Medical

The acquisition will help expand Bausch + Lomb’s surgical presence in the United States.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

SIFI Receives COMP Positive Opinion on Orphan Drug Designation for Polihexanide in Treating Fungal Keratitis

COMP's positive opinion concerning ODD for fungal keratitis is based on SIFI's in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies on standardized strains, demonstrating the efficacy of polihexanide against the most recurring species in fungal keratitis, such as Fusarium, Candida and Aspergillus. 

Friday, July 19, 2024

EssilorLuxottica Signs Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Heidelberg Engineering

Heidelberg Engineering will continue to serve the market under its established brand

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Vision Restoration: A Dream Nearer a Reality

In the latest episode of "On Tech and Vision," Dr. Calvin W. Roberts, podcast host and president and CEO of Lighthouse Guild, describes his own work as program manager for a project on eye transplantation called Transplantation of Human Eye Allographs (THEA).

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

FDA Clears Heidelberg’s SPECTRALIS OCTA Module with SHIFT Technology

This next generation of OCT angiography reduces acquisition time by 50%.

Monday, July 15, 2024

Cornea Research Pioneer and Visionary Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, Passes Away at 101

Dr. Dohlman is considered by many to be the father of modern corneal science, whose transformative work modernized the field and continues to be widely utilized today.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Eversight Announces Collaboration with LighTopTech

The four-year partnership aims to improve imaging modalities for eye tissues by utilizing OCX imaging technology.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

ZEISS Releases Clinical Case Report on Glioblastoma Treatment

Report details the successful treatment of a 65-year-old patient who was presented with a malign intra-axial lesion

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

CDRH Announces Expansion of TAP Program to Include Ophthalmic Devices

This includes devices reviewed in the Division of Ophthalmic Devices in fall 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Alcon Completes Acquisition of BELKIN Vision

Purchase includes direct selective laser trabeculoplasty technology set to become available in late 2024.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Bausch + Lomb Survey: Dry Eye Sufferers Struggle to Find Relief

New online resource, KnowYourDryEye.com, aims to increase awareness and education

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Alcon’s Unity VCS and CS Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance

Vitreoretinal Cataract System and Cataract System are the first solutions to be introduced from Alcon’s Unity portfolio of surgical equipment

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Resin for 3D Printing IOLs in Early Development

University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers have published a proof-of-concept paper regarding a resin for the 3D printing of IOLs, which could enhance the manufacture of such implants for cataract and refractive surgery, according to a UEA press release.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Dry Eye Equals No Shut Eye?

Do your dry eye disease (DED) patients always seem tired? BMC Ophthalmology just released a study that reveals why.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Male Cataract Surgery Patients Have More Pre-Operative Comorbidities and Surgical Characteristics

Friday, March 15, 2024

Childhood Amblyopia Increases Risk of Hypertension, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Heart Attack in Adulthood

By JENNIFER KIRBY, FEATURE WRITER

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Anterior Segment Pioneer Passes

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Australian Government Allocates $35 Million for Artificial Cornea Manufacturing Facility

By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Eye Color Changing Surgery Performed in Over 700 Patients

By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Friday, February 2, 2024

$1.4 Million Grant Awarded to Map the Cornea

“These efforts will provide critical clues for understanding corneal structure-function and will lead to an unprecedented cartography,” explains Dr. Matynia, in the press release.

By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Small Study Shows Blepharoplasty May Influence Keratometry