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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.Business
Topcon Healthcare names new CEO and president
Ali Trafeshi is taking the helm of the global optical equipment manufacturer.Business
Ocular Therapeutix announces executive chairman as new CEO
Effective immediately, Pravin U. Dugel, MD, will also take over as president.Business
ASCRS names Vance Thompson, MD, as president
Internationally-recognized specialist in laser vision correction and advanced cataract surgery will be inducted during the 2024 annual meeting.Business
Global Myopia Awareness Coalition names 2024 Board of Directors
Industry coalition selects eight industry leaders to join its fight against pediatric myopia.Business
Lenz Therapeutics merges with Graphite Bio
Combined company under LENZ is focusing on advancing two presbyopia therapeutic candidates.Business
Clearside Biomedical names retinal industry veteran as CMO
Victor Chong, MD, MBA, assumed his new role on March 14.Business
2020/NOW and Visionix USA debut new tele-optometry program
Collaboration integrates tele-health exams with an extensive array of medical devices, offering ECPs flexible lifestyle options.Business
Major opticianry organizations announce merger at Vision Expo East
The National Federation of Opticianry Schools and Opticians Association of American are joining forces to launch a new entity.Business
Surface Ophthalmics appoints new leader with plans for dry eye advancements
Richard Lindstrom, MD, is the company’s founder and chairman.Business
Apellis names retinal specialist as chief medical retina advisor
Former ASRS President Philip Ferrone, MD, will assume the role on March 18.Business
Vital Tears names Joseph Tauber, MD, as chief medical officer
Internationally recognized OSD expert will support the company’s market initiatives to expand insurance coverage for autologous serum eye drops.Business
Sandoz completes acquisition of Coherus's ranibizumab biosimilar
Company looks to continue expanding its ophthalmology portfolio.Business
Amring Pharmaceuticals is now Nordic Pharma
Company cites recent ophthalmic product acquisitions in quest to focus exclusively on eye care.Business
Nicox selects biotech exec for CEO as clinical focus shifts
Effective Feb. 29, Gavin Spencer, PhD, has taken the helm while the company announces corporate debt restructuring.Business
Eric Donnenfeld, MD, joins Nordic Group as chair of Medical Advisory Board
Appointment coincides with preparations for launch of LACRIFILL, a cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based canalicular occlusive device for DED.Business
Alan Kabat, OD, FAAO, joins Eyes On Eyecare as Associate Director of Medical Communications
Eyes On Eyecare adds industry veteran to growing team of eyecare specialists.Business
AbbVie names longtime executive as new CEO
Effective July 1, current president and chief operating officer (COO) Robert A. Michael will take the helm.Business
Opthea names Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, as chief medical advisor
Internationally recognized retina specialist will support the continued clinical development, future registration, and launch of sozinibercept for wet AMD.Business