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Investigators at Mount Sinai report that ocular cells may be infected directly by the virus, with the limbus especially susceptible.

There are more people with vision loss and blindness than previously estimated, according to a new study supported by Prevent Blindness.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued today two patents to Ocuphire Pharma covering the late-stage product candidate Nyxol (phentolamine mesylate).

After a US District judge rules against request for preliminary injunction, Johnson & Johnson Vision moves forward with litigation in several countries, including the United States, to resolve intellectual property disputes against Alcon.

While Biogen’s XIRIUS study did not meet its primary endpoint of demonstrating a statistically significant improvement in treated eyes, positive trends were observed across several clinically relevant prespecified secondary endpoints.

According to investigators, understanding the ocular manifestations in patients with COVID-19 could ultimately help with the diagnosis and prevent transmission.

A study led by investigators at St. Michael's Hospital of Unity Health Toronto supports pneumatic retinopexy as a primary retinal reattachment technique to achieve better long-term integrity of photoreceptors.

Ocuphire Pharma has completed enrollment in the VEGA-1 Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of drops to treat presbyopia.

Advancements in imaging make ICL an effective option for a wider range of patients.

Ophthalmologists at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai have created a new technique to evaluate patients with sickle cell retinopathy and assess the disease before it progresses and leads to permanent vision loss.

In an announcement that could impact ophthalmologists, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights revealed this week that it will enforce a prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Oculis reported positive data from two of its clinical proof-of-concept phase 2 trials for OCS-02, a novel topical anti-TNF alpha antibody fragment candidate, for the treatment of dry eye disease and acute anterior uveitis.

Graybug Vision’s Phase 2b ALTISSIMO trial of GB-102 focuses on the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.

Findings from retrospective study support intraoperative cefuroxime irrigation.

Joseph Grieco, PhD, notes that treatment fills a gap for patients who are unresponsive to the standard treatments for noninfectious keratitis.

Ocular Innovations debuts an option that delivers content touchpoints through a frictionless mobile experience.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals kicks off Saturn-2, trial, which is designed similar to Saturn-1, first pivotal trial for TP-03. Topline data from Saturn-1 is expected in July.

According to Applied Genetic Technologies Corp., groups 5 and 6 had a 50% response rate among patients who met the inclusion criteria for the Skyline and Vista trials.

According to Lloyd Paul Aiello, MD, PhD, a key hurdle for diabetic retinopathy is the lack of patient awareness, which is a substantial contributor to non-adherence to eye care guidelines and poor outcomes.

According to Sandoz, it will begin enrolling the first patients in MYLIGHT, a clinical Phase III confirmatory efficacy and safety study.

Logan Vander Woude, DO, MPH, examines research on improved resolution of symptomatic vitreomacular traction as an attempt to further refine the potential factors predictive of better outcomes.

After more than a decade at the helm of the American Academy of Ophthalmology as its CEO, David W. Parke II, MD, has announced that he will be stepping down from the position.

After receiving FDA approval for its IPL device, Lumenis Ltd. announced that it is launching OptiLight, a bright solution for dry eyes.

Johnson & Johnson Vision announced today that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance and CE mark for its VERTIAST Vision System, a next-generation phacoemulsification innovation.

ThermaMEDx has unveiled a self-heating, pre-moistened, disposable, sterile cleaning eye-pad for use in treating the symptoms of dry eyes and meibomian gland dysfunction.

George Waring IV, MD serves as guest host for ‘History and Evolution of Contemporary Refractive Surgery’

The National Institute of Health has supported early testing of the artificial retina. Now, scientists are testing whether manufacturing it on the International Space Station results in a viable treatment for people with blinding eye diseases.

Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq GmbH have announced statistically significant topline data from the first phase 3 trial analyzing the investigational drug NOV03 as a first-in-class eye drop to treat dry eye disease associated with MGD.

‘Revolutionary Eye and Vision Research’ theme of annual meeting.

Santen, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ulster University researchers will focus on ways to preserve vision by slowing, reversing, or preventing the damage.