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Ophthalmology Management
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Contact Lens Spectrum
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Corneal Physician
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Eyecare Business
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Glaucoma Physician
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New Retinal Physician
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Ophthalmic Professional
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Optometric Management
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Presbyopia Physician
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Retinal Physician
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The pivotal trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the company’s Ixo-vec (ixoberogene soroparvovec) as a one-time intravitreal injection for patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The company said it believes that the complete data set for NORSE EIGHT and the additional CMC information in the BLA resubmission, combined with the data from the other NORSE clinical trials, provides the required evidence to support approval of the ONS-5010 BLA in the United States.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The new ophthalmic microscope system brings Haag-Streit’s optics into the operating room, providing sharp clarity and precision during ophthalmic surgeries.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Each additional hour of daily screen time was associated with a 21% increase in the odds of developing myopia, according to a new analysis.
By Sarah Fackler
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Signs were similar to both nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy and retinitis pigmentosa, but known etiologies differ.
By Sarah Fackler
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The AI-powered Advanced Optic Disc Analysis module evaluates optic disc parameters using optical coherence tomography, providing personalized assessments by accounting for individual disc sizes and angle of rim absence.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
A poster presented at the recent American Glaucoma Society annual meeting revealed a statistically significant greater proportion of eyes treated with NCX 470 0.1% achieved mean diurnal IOPs of ≤18 mmHg compared to those in the latanoprost 0.005% group in this analysis of the multinational phase 3 Mont Blanc clinical trial.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The paper reports pre-specified and post-hoc analyses of angiographic predictors of response to sozinibercept combination therapy with ranibizumab in treatment-naïve patients with wet AMD.
Friday, February 28, 2025
The goal of the annual observance is to provide employers and employees with important information to help keep eyes safe and healthy at work.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The campaign consisted of the successful production of 3 consecutive commercial-scale drug product batches required to further validate Opthea’s manufacturing process in preparation for a potential biologics license application filing and commercialization of sozinibercept in wet AMD.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Masked analysis shows participants receiving oral zervimesine for at least 6 months experienced slower lesion growth than participants receiving placebo.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The company's non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist is being studied for the treatment of presbyopia and the treatment of visual loss in low-light conditions associated with keratorfractive surgery.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The presentations will showcase new data on the clinical effectiveness and safety of OMNI across diverse patient populations.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Four children were included in this first-in-human interventional study, with a second cohort receiving sequential bilateral treatment. Legally blind at birth, all children gained visual acuity after 4 or more weeks following a single one-time delivery of rAAV8.hRKp.AIPL1.
Monday, February 24, 2025
The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for the completion of the FDA’s review of the Epioxa NDA is set for October 20, 2025.
Monday, February 24, 2025
SYSTANE PRO PF is the longest lasting eye drop in the SYSTANE portfolio with a triple action, preservative-free formula for the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.
Friday, February 21, 2025
The Eye Health Summit, a new global patient-centered event dedicated to integrative eye health, will take place May 1-7 as a free hybrid event.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
RetinalGenix Technologies said the company has started imaging patients with its first prototype of the device using both near-infrared and green modes.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
By JENNIFER CANNING, MANAGING EDITOR
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Alcon’s automated laser enables treatment without a gonio lens or manual aiming.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
First patient dosed in the pediatric cohort of the phase 1/2 trial of OPGx-LCA5, with initial data anticipated by Q3 2025. Twelve-month data on the adult cohort to be released in the second quarter of the year.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The initiative, taking place Feb. 24 to March 2, supports the comprehensive “Prevent Blindness ROP Education and Support Program,” designed to provide education and support for families of children with ROP, promote the role of early intervention programs for these children and explain how allied healthcare professionals assist in continuity of care.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Opthea Limited completed the final week 52 patient visit in COAST, the first of two Phase 3 pivotal trials investigating the superiority and safety of sozinibercept in combination with aflibercept (COAST) or ranibizumab (ShORe), compared to standard of care alone for the treatment of wet AMD.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The VIA360 Surgical System delivers controlled amounts of viscoelastic fluid during ophthalmic surgeries, and is also indicated to cut trabecular meshwork tissue during trabeculotomy procedures.
Monday, February 17, 2025
The next-generation MonacoPro system integrates ultrawidefield imaging with improved diagnostic support.
Friday, February 14, 2025
American Academy of Ophthalmology provides guidance in response.
By Sarah Fackler
Friday, February 14, 2025
Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005% (0.05 mg/mL) is a bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug, Xalatan Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005% of Upjohn US 2 LLC, the company said in a press release.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The update removes limitations on treatment duration for GA secondary to AMD.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Five-year data from the REFLECT trial of Lumevoq demonstrate long-term efficacy and safety.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The funding is allocated to support the clinical development of the company’s non-incisional refractive correction procedure that leverages corneal cross-linking to reshape the cornea.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Virtual Vision Health launched Visual Acuity testing on the Virtual Eye VR platform. The company said this addition is part of its commitment to expanding access to advanced eye care and equipping providers with a comprehensive, portable, and cloud-based diagnostic solution.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Applied Design, a branding and design company, joined forces with the Braille Institute to launch Atkinson Hyperlegible Next, an enhanced and expanded version of the Atkinson Hyperlegible typeface.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
OptiLIFT, a proprietary Dynamic Muscle Stimulation technology for toning facial muscles to address lower lid laxity and impaired blinking without the need for surgery, is now available in the United States. The company expects other markets to follow.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
3E10 vg/eye achieved an 83% reduction in injection burden vs projected on-label aflibercept 2 mg Q8W, 70% required 0-1 supplemental injection and 57% were injection-free through 52 weeks.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Results from the Phase 3 QUASAR were presented at the virtual Angiogenesis (Angiogenesis, Exudation, and Degeneration) 2025 annual meeting and will support the submission of a supplemental Biologics License Application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the first quarter of 2025.
Monday, February 10, 2025
The autonomous slitlamp allows a staff member or remote doctor to capture images and video with the touch of a button, replicating traditional complete anterior segment evaluations while enabling reliable, repeatable results without requiring specialized training, the company said.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Prevent Blindness provides a wealth of free educational resources on AMD, and materials on low vision, and low vision services.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The free online course will review several topics, including: Viral delivery systems, surgical techniques, current clinical trials and endpoints, inflammation management, and future directions.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The drug met all primary and secondary endpoints, demonstrating significant intraocular pressure (IOP) reductions and a favorable safety profile.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Both Duravyu doses met the primary endpoint of extended time to first supplemental injection vs the aflibercept control, with the 2.7 mg dose delaying the need for additional treatment in 73% of patients.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The company plans to file for US regulatory approval for its novel, user-filled spray dispenser in the fourth quarter of this year.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Genentech’s Susvimo (ranibizumab injection) 100 mg/mL is the first continuous-delivery treatment that offers an alternative to regular eye injections to treat diabetic macular edema (DME), the company said.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The device, which integrates hearing aid functionality into a pair of smart glasses, is designed to offer both vision and hearing support in a single product.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Origin matters for this hereditary ocular cancer because researchers found that male and female copies of the mutation are associated with different disease trajectories, and so would likely influence physicians' treatment recommendations.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Rayner has now closed recruitment in the Investigational Device Exemption study for the RayOne Galaxy intraocular lens in the United States.
Monday, February 3, 2025
EyeXchange Solutions connects experienced and emerging surgeons across cataract, glaucoma, and retina specialties to share insights, refine techniques, and address complex cases.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
PulseSight Therapeutics submitted a Clinical Trial Authorization to France's regulatory agency for PST-611, a first-in-class non-viral vectorized therapy for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Ocular Therapeutix outlined the clinical progress across its registrational program for Axpaxli in wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), plans to advance Axpaxli in non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), and the company’s strategic outlook for 2025 in its presentation at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM 2025).
Thursday, January 30, 2025
According to Harrow, Harrow Cares ensures seamless enrollment, rapid access to therapy, and personalized support, enabling retina providers to confidently utilize Iheezo and Triesence in their practices.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Phase 2a study is designed as a double-masked, randomized, 12-week placebo-controlled trial in neuropathic corneal pain patients. A total of 48 patients are planned to be enrolled in the trial, with NCP disease confirmed via confocal microscopy, patient symptoms and medical histories.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
AI Optics' Sentinel Camera is a handheld retinal imaging system that captures high-quality images of the human eye.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Prevent Blindness received a $9.7 million donation from the Estate of Pamela Behrens, a long-time Florida resident and previous donor. The largest in Prevent Blindness's history, the donation will help support its mission to prevent blindness and preserve sight across the United States and its commitment to be a partner to organizations working to address eye health around the world.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Norlase says the battery-powered device is “the world's first and only pattern scanning laser indirect ophthalmoscope.”
Friday, January 24, 2025
Results confirmed that intravitreal ONS-5010 provided early and sustained anatomic improvements, with steady gains in BCVA and reliable, consistent safety, the company said.
Friday, January 24, 2025
The American Medical Association comments on a recent statement by US insurer UnitedHealth that it will work toward easing prior authorization rules.
Friday, January 24, 2025
The event, held at Mainz University Medical Center in Mainz, Germany, will showcase the growing role of artificial intelligence in glaucoma diagnosis and management.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The funding will be strategically allocated to support ongoing research and development initiatives, with particular emphasis on OKYO’s lead program, OK-101, focused on treating neuropathic corneal pain.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The designation is for the company's AAV8-RK-RetGC program for the treatment of patients with Leber congenital amaurosis due to GUCY2D mutations (LCA1). It makes the fourth Rare Pediatric Disease Designation MeiraGTx has received for inherited retinal diseases.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Fast Track Designation represents an objective assessment by the FDA for the potential of NPI-001 tablets as a treatment for retinitis pigmentosa, the company said.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Short-term exposure to traffic-related air pollutants were linked with a risk of dry eye disease outpatient visits.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The new iCare MAIA features a renewed hardware platform with fully automated operations and a 15’’ multi-touch display, along with an intuitive user interface.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The partnership will initially focus on AMD, with the potential to expand into other eye conditions.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Attention private practice owners: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened two Business Recovery Centers (BRC) in Los Angeles County to help.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Five years after the one-time injection, patients with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy due to the MT-ND4 gene variant demonstrated sustained bilateral improvement in visual acuity and a favorable safety profile.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
In a US clinical trial of five patients with bilateral geographic atrophy, sustained-release intravitreous implants of K8 were well tolerated, with no drug-related ocular or systemic serious adverse events.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The LIDS trial met its primary endpoint with statistical significance for the 150 mg BID dose.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The 3E10 vg/eye dose demonstrated notable efficacy, achieving sustained visual acuity gains.
By Jennifer Ford, content director
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
These collaborations establish two new simulation-based surgical training locations to advance ophthalmic education while also addressing the global cataract blindness crisis.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Throughout January, Bausch + Lomb and Glaucoma Research Foundation will spotlight educational resources and share stories of individuals and families living with glaucoma to raise awareness of the disease.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Through the collaboration, City Therapeutics will leverage its next-generation RNAi engineering technologies to develop a novel RNAi clinical candidate toward a specific disease target for intravitreal administration.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The data demonstrated that additional early-stage Stargardt disease patients treated with oral gildeuretinol acetate showed no disease progression, including stable visual acuity, over multiple years.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The study showed that the percentage of patients able to read at near distance increased from 28.6% at baseline to 97.1% at 6 months.
Monday, January 13, 2025
With innovative therapies addressing glaucoma and geographic atrophy currently in development, the acquisition of Whitecap Biosciences strengthens B + L’s expanding clinical-stage pipeline.
Monday, January 13, 2025
The excimer laser complements the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 with ZEISS SMILE and completes Corneal Refractive Workflow, company says.
Friday, January 10, 2025
Tenpoint Therapeutics' BRIMOCHOL PF successfully met the pre-specified visual acuity primary endpoints for both the United States and EU/UK with highly statistically significant near- vision improvements over 8 hours.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The module equips eye-care professionals with advanced thickness mapping and data insights to evaluate both the epithelial and stromal structures.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The supplemental new drug application seeks to add positive 2-year data to the IZERVAY U.S. Prescribing Information based on results from the GATHER2 Phase 3 clinical trial.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The newly-redesigned RayTrace version 4.0 reflects surgeon feedback with quicker and clearer calculations, access to the PEARL DGS formula, and a host of other new features.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The research team demonstrated the effectiveness of their technique in multiple models, including human tissues.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Recently published results of a Phase 1 study support its potential in combination with aflibercept.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The strategic acquisition enables Canyon to expand its end-to-end development solutions and strengthens both organizations' market positions.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The acquisition will strengthen Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' gene therapy development program.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The acquisition aims to strengthen Cencora’s position in the specialty health-care market and expand its management services organization offerings.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
SolidddVision’s vision correction technology can improve sight for patients with macular degeneration and other conditions.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
EssilorLuxottica aims to leverage Espansione’s technology to advance its mission of improving vision health.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The Phase 2 study will examine GAL-101’s potential to slow the growth of geographic atrophy lesions.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Oculis' OCS-05 showed a favorable safety and tolerability profile compared to placebo, and achieved statistically significant results on key secondary efficacy endpoints compared to placebo, including objective structural measures of retinal thickness and visual improvement.
Friday, January 3, 2025
In an effort to support National Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, Prevent Blindness is providing patients, care partners and professionals with free educational resources.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
While the Phase 2 SPECTRA study did not meet its primary or secondary endpoints based on the analysis in the predefined primary population, certain doses tested in the study showed potential evidence of preventing disease progression.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
New year, new requirements: OOSS warns ACS that do not administer and report OHS CAHPS in 2025 could be subject to a penalty of 2% of their annual Medicare payment update.
