Topcon invests in Sanro Health
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Topcon invests in Sanro Health

Latest strategic investment involves the Sanro Optimizer, which integrates EMR and imaging data to rapidly identify eligible participants for clinical trials.
Leadership update: ImprimisRx gets new CEO, BioTissue forms MAB
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Leadership update: ImprimisRx gets new CEO, BioTissue forms MAB

Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
EssilorLuxottica purchases RetinAI
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EssilorLuxottica purchases RetinAI

Ikarian subsidiary is the developer of the FDA-cleared Discovery platform, an AI-based imaging data management system for diagnosing and monitoring ophthalmic disease progression.
Complement Therapeutics' GA gene therapy IND receives FDA clearance
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Complement Therapeutics' GA gene therapy IND receives FDA clearance

Clearance gives green light to begin Q1 2026 patient enrollment for the Opti-GAIN study evaluating CTx001 as a one-time, durable treatment.
Topcon officially debuts the Institute for Digital Health
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Topcon officially debuts the Institute for Digital Health

Oculomics company features an AI-based analytics platform designed to provide fast and secure access to real-world and clinical trial datasets.
Dompé receives FDA priority voucher for NAION intranasal therapy
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Dompé receives FDA priority voucher for NAION intranasal therapy

New expedited pilot program cuts the standard application review time for investigational candidates from 10 to 12 months to just 1 to 2 months.
Haag-Streit USA launches METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module
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Haag-Streit USA launches METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module

Debut marks an expansion to the METIS 900 ophthalmic microscope system.
Topcon purchases Toku, Inc
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Topcon purchases Toku, Inc

Acquisition supports ongoing Healthcare from the Eye initiative with a portfolio of AI-based diagnostic and retinal imaging technology.
Lower AMD risk tied to long-term metformin use
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Lower AMD risk tied to long-term metformin use

Study joins growing body of research on the protective effect of metformin against AMD risk in diabetic patients.
FDA approves Glaukos' Epioxa corneal CXL therapy
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FDA approves Glaukos' Epioxa corneal CXL therapy

Second-generation CXL therapy is now the first FDA-approved topical drug therapy that does not require removal of the corneal epithelium.
Nanoscope's optogenetic therapy demonstrates visual improvements for Stargardt
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Nanoscope's optogenetic therapy demonstrates visual improvements for Stargardt

Findings from phase 2 STARLIGHT trial support the safety and efficacy of MCO-010 in Stargardt disease.
Lumenis unveils updates to Digital Duet SLT+YAG platform
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Lumenis unveils updates to Digital Duet SLT+YAG platform

Version 2.0 builds on the advancements of the first and only all-in-one digital dual path system of its kind on the market.
Optos unveils advanced Silverstone RGB UWF imaging system
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Optos unveils advanced Silverstone RGB UWF imaging system

Debuting at AAO, the ultra-widefield imaging platform delivers nine imaging modalities—the broadest spectrum of retinal imaging capabilities available for clinicians.
ZEISS showcases CLARUS 700 with ICGA for UWF imaging
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ZEISS showcases CLARUS 700 with ICGA for UWF imaging

The updated FDA-cleared fundus camera now offers FDA + ICG simultaneous image capture as well as an added movie mode for all angiography modalities.
Physical activity tied to decreased glaucoma progression
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Physical activity tied to decreased glaucoma progression

Study highlights several ways that exercise may reduce the risk of progression in POAG patients.
Alcon unveils updated LenSx OnAxis tech for astigmatism management
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Alcon unveils updated LenSx OnAxis tech for astigmatism management

New tech enables advanced features such as capsular toric markings, advanced fragmentation patterns, as well as intra- and postoperative IOL verification.
FDA grants IDE approval for Avisi's glaucoma treatment device
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FDA grants IDE approval for Avisi's glaucoma treatment device

IDE approval enables initiation of the open-label SAPPHIRE to evaluate the VisiPlate, an aqueous shunt designed to lower IOP among OAG patients.
Haag-Streit USA to debut new slit lamp and digital phoropter
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Haag-Streit USA to debut new slit lamp and digital phoropter

company is offering a first look at the Elara 900 and Refractor 900 during this year’s AAO meeting.
Iantrek launches AlloFlow Uveo in the US
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Iantrek launches AlloFlow Uveo in the US

Bio-interventional surgical implant targets the uveoscleral pathway to enhance aqueous flow (and lower IOP) in glaucoma patients.
FDA approves BVI Medical's FINEVISION HP trifocal IOL
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FDA approves BVI Medical's FINEVISION HP trifocal IOL

Third-generation premium lens features a unique diffractive design while utilizing the proprietary CoPODize technology for minimized visual disturbances.