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EverPatch is described by the company as the world's first non-degradable, synthetic tissue substitute for ophthalmic surgery.

OTX-TKI is Ocular Therapeutix’s axitinib intravitreal implant that is being developed for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, wet AMD and other retinal diseases.

IIT Kanpur licensed the technology to Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. and this marks the first time a gene therapy related technology has been developed and transferred from an academic institution to a company in India.

RAFARM and BioNanoSim have entered into an agreement to create the company.

Elaine Ye Wang, MD, discusses the MicroPulse TLT and the benefits the procedure because it does not require patients to alter their lifestyle.

Infuse Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses leverage Bausch + Lomb’s proprietary lens tech to deliver all-day comfort and seamless transitions between near, intermediate, and distance vision for patients with presbyopia.

According to the company, CyclASol is preservative-free and does not contain any oils or surfactants, which can be irritating and disturbing for the tear film.

The Texas Medical Board suspends the license of David Stager Jr, MD, FACS, FAAP, a year after he had complied with a previous disciplinary action.

The topical drug is being tested in a multi-center, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial to treat dry eye disease (DED).

NVK002 is a proprietary, investigational, preservative-free eye drop administered nightly and intended for patients ages 3 to 17.

The company completed enrollment in less than 6 months from the trial commencement. The phase 3 trial results combined with the completion of the first phase 3 trial are expected to support the company’s targeted NDA submission for Epioxa by the end of 2024.

Elaine Ye Wang, MD, discusses adapting transscleral laser therapy (TLT) using MicroPulse technology into her practice and the benefits of using the technique.

According to researchers, lesions in women’s eyes were significantly more likely to occur in the central retina compared with those in men’s eyes.

The ophthalmic solution from VivaVision is being studied for the treatment of glaucoma.

An inexpensive laser could increase access to OCT imaging, helping to catch eye problems early.

Doheny Eye Institute announced Ghosh was recognized by Research to Prevent Blindness and the International Retinal Research Foundation.

Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems (IRIS) celebrates the company’s 1 millionth diabetic retinal exam.

Alice Epitropoulos, MD, goes over meibomian gland dysfunction and the most common reasons it is missed in diagnosis and how to avoid them.

For Michael A. Puente Jr., MD, being open about himself and advocating for an overlooked community hasn’t always been as easy as it is today. Progress has been incremental, but he is optimistic about the state of ophthalmology for LGBTQ+ physicians and patients.

The event is a forum for the exchange of ideas between leading scientists in diverse fields to bring their knowledge to the challenges of glaucoma and help set the course for future glaucoma research.

Surgeons from iLink Centers of Excellence offer pearls, from optimal scheduling to networking.

The organization aims to educate patients and doctors on one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.

According to the company, topline results from the clinical trial are expected by the third quarter of 2024.

According to the company, the Phase 1/2 SLO-RP trial completed target enrollment of 48 patients diagnosed with RP associated with USH, with interim efficacy data anticipated by the end of the year.

Treatment option offers positive outcome for patients diagnosed with disease.

According to the company, CTx-PDE6b in patients with retinitis pigmentosa caused by bi-allelic mutations in PDE6b demonstrated clinically meaningful benefit in visual functions at the highest dose and exhibits a good safety profile.

The move could result in changes to guidelines that currently prohibit cornea donations from gay or bisexual men who have had sex with another man in the last 5 years of their life. There's no indication as to whether other queer communities, such as transgender women or nonbinary donors, will be impacted.