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The SBL-3 ClearView clinical study, an FDA investigational device exemption clinical trial conducted at 18 sites across the US, is a prospective, subject-masked, randomized, two-arm study.

The deal adds pharmaceutical research and development capabilities and further expertise for future product pipeline. It also expands Alcon’s presence in the $20 billion global ophthalmic pharmaceutical category.

A recent study showed that only 6% of practicing ophthalmologists in the US identify as an underrepresented minority.

Oculis SA has published positive data of its licaminlimab active-controlled, multicenter, randomized, parallel-group Phase 2 clinical trial assessing the effect of topical licaminlimab on anterior chamber (AC) cell grade in patients with acute anterior uveitis.

According to the company, the OK-101 phase 2 trial will incorporate primary and secondary efficacy endpoints characterizing signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

The case series included 12 eyes of children with refractory childhood glaucoma who needed trabeculectomy or implantation of a glaucoma drainage device.

According to the company, the updated PDUFA goal date is February 26, 2023. The FDA also restated that they do not plan to hold an advisory committee meeting to discuss the application.

LBS-008 is an orally administered tablet intended as an early intervention to slow disease progression in patients affected with Stargardt disease and dry age-related macular degeneration.

Diabetes can damage the eyes over time and cause vision loss, even blindness. Delaying the disease can also delay any onset of vision problems, including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

With a personal connection to glaucoma, Hanna and Mark Gleiberman establish a new center and three endowed chairs to build upon the university’s renowned vision institute

Mount Sinai study is the first to identify that heart attack, stroke and heart failure are linked to a specific type of age-related macular degeneration.

Ophthalmologists have learned to optimize their use of traditional anti-VEGF therapies and are now incorporating newer therapies like brolucizumab for managing retinal diseases, and in the not-so-distant future they can look forward to gaining familiarity with faricimab and using a new delivery system for ranibizumab.

Several intravitreally injected anti-VEGF drugs are currently undergoing investigation.

AZR-MD-001 0.5% meets co-primary efficacy endpoints, making it the first investigational drug to show significant improvements in both signs and symptoms of MGD.

According to the company, ROP Check builds upon its pediatric retina screening portfolio, adding digital management (schedule, document, bill, and transfer) for treating patients with retinopathy of prematurity.

The regulatory process is building confidence that the product is good and can be used safely.

When it is not on a mission, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital MD-10 aircraft often is situated at an airport where the fully accredited teaching facility is put to use as a mobile simulation center to train ophthalmologists from around the world in some of the latest sight-saving techniques.

As the Swiss company pivots to focus on core therapies, a report claims it is considering selling off its ophthalmology and respiratory units, with ophthalmology alone expected to bring $5 billion.

Company officials will drive global commercialization strategy for the company’s novel, non-invasive micron-accurate, OCT-guided femtosecond laser procedure for the treatment of glaucoma.

The screening of diabetics for retinopathy has recently become reimbursable in the US, the company noted in its news release, and the approval comes after positive Phase 3 clinical trial earlier this year.

Prevent Blindness will provide TED educational materials, promote awareness, and offer unique art therapy program for patients and care partners.

By placing the chin on the chinrest, Nidek’s NT-1p automatically detects the position of the eyes and begins measurement without pressing any buttons.

While the advent of anti-VEGF therapies resulted in substantially better outcomes in this patient population, the results can vary substantially among patients.

According to UC Davis researchers, more needs to be done for the field to reflect ethnic and racial diversity across the country.

According to the university, the grant will support examining impact of pain and inflammation on eye’s surface and possible link to diseases.

According to the company, the multicenter US study enrolled more than 900 subjects with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease with topline data anticipated in the second quarter of 2023.

Mediwhale, an AI diagnostics company, aims for FDA approvals to increase non-invasive, early detection to save lives. Reti-Intelligence uses a simple fundus camera to capture images of the eye, and then within one minute the AI algorithm provides the disease risk assessment.

This December, the Ophthalmology Times® EyeCon 2022 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida will provide attendees with an end-of-year opportunity to meet their continuing medical education requirements. This activity has been approved for 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.