Pipeline
FDA accepts Eluminex's IND for DME trispecific fusion antibody
Protein therapeutic is formulated for intravitreal injection and targets key angiogenesis pathways: VEGF-A, VEGF-B, placental growth factor, Ang-2, and IL-6R.
Research
Glaucoma Research Foundation releases audiobook for visually impaired
Introductory booklet offers an introduction to glaucoma for new patients.
Pipeline
Qlaris Bio raises $24M in financing for IOP-lowering glaucoma candidate
Latest funding supports ongoing clinical development of IOP-lowering therapeutic formulated to reduce episcleral venous pressure.
Research
Contact lens bandage material promotes corneal healing
New enzyme-degradable biomaterial could act as a sustained-release drug delivery system.
Business
Will vision care clinics be affected by Walmart's health center closings?
Nationwide chain announced the closure of 51 locations across five states, including its health and virtual care offerings.
Products
Topcon and RetiSpec partner on ocular AI diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's
Collaboration seeks to accelerate commercialization of artificial intelligence-based technology that detects Alzheimer’s disease via retinal imaging.
Research
Earlier onset AMD linked to high BMI, other risk factors
Researchers evaluated potential association between risk factors such as smoking and high BMI with the progression of nAMD.
Pipeline
Naegis Pharma secures financing to advance retinal disease candidate
Funding will support IND-application for phase 2 trial on investigational asset, which is designed to protect the retina and cornea from damage via oral administration.
Products
FDA clears first-ever fully autonomous AI portable DR screening
AEYE Health’s AEYE Diagnostic Screening is designed to detect diabetic retinopathy in adult patients in just 1 minute.
Research
Therapeutic may resolve Zika virus-related ocular infections
Cholesterol pathway molecules found to regulate Zika virus-induced ocular pathologies.
Legal
Alcon faces penalty over Sight Sciences patent infringement
Jury trial rules that Alcon willfully infringed on three Sight Sciences patents, compelling them to pay $34 million in monetary damages.
Research
CLI report reveals new insights into contact lens patient behavior trends
Latest research identifies influential factors for lens recommendations, most popular lens types, how to re-engage lens dropouts, and more.
Research
Researchers identify protein for optic nerve regeneration
Study discovers possibility for previously disregarded protein to promote growth, repairing irreversible blindness.
Business
Topcon Healthcare names new CEO and president
Ali Trafeshi is taking the helm of the global optical equipment manufacturer.
Research
World Council of Optometry partners with CooperVision on myopia management resource
The Myopia Management Navigator is designed as a user-friendly, evidence-based online platform to guide clinicians, patients, and allied professionals.
Research
New findings link cardiovascular disease to POAG
Recent study investigates systemic and ocular vascular parameters in OAG vs cardiac surgery patients.
Pipeline
RevOpsis raises $16.5M to advance nAMD tri-specific therapy
Seed funding will support IND-enabling clinical studies on the first monotherapy agent to target all three angiogenic pathways.
Research
Verana Health launches real-world data TED module
Dataset includes over 250,000 de-identified patients from the AAO IRIS Registry to advance disease clinical research.
Products
Bausch + Lomb reports statistically significant data on novel dry eye supplement
Randomized study suggests Blink NutriTears may restore tear film homeostasis by addressing DED’s key root causes.
Research