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
Phoenix-Micron and ArtiKode collaborate on AI-based ophthalmic imaging
Artificial intelligence model is integrated with the MICRON OCT imaging workflow to offer precise analysis, enhanced productivity, and data accuracy.
Events
Registration opens for Eyes on Glaucoma 2024
This year’s largest virtual glaucoma meeting kicks off on June 15, 2024.
Research
Medical coverage rates makes a difference in PDR diagnosis
Study finds insurance type correlates to disease severity and increased downstream healthcare utilization.
Products
20/20NOW and Visionix partner on DR telehealth screening
Latest addition to the tele-optometry platform will be introduced during the 2024 American Telemedicine Association’s 2024 Nexus Conference and Expo in May.
Pipeline
SalioGen Therapeutics's gene coding therapy targets Stargardt disease
One-time, non-viral subretinal injection uses novel Gene Coding technology for gene integration.
Research
GA growth rate linked to imaging biomarkers
New study investigates which multimodal imaging markers are associated with geographic atrophy.
Events
CooperVision and AOA launch The Myopia Collective
Optometric initiative seeks to disrupt the current standard of care and educate/advocate for myopia management.
Research
Scientists establish AH protein database for vision loss research
Recent study follows Augusta University investigators as they analyze data from human aqueous humor samples.
Products
Patients uncontrolled with cyclosporine A (CsA 0.05%)
Learn more about an alternative cyclosporine therapy for dry eye patients.
Events
AAPOS names VP as next president
Sean Donahue, MD, PhD, will assume his new role on July 1, 2024.
Pipeline
Ocuphire enrolls first patient in LYNX-2 phase 3 study for phentolamine
Trial is evaluating phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% (PS) for decreased VA under low (mesopic) light conditions after keratorefractive surgery.
Products
Artificial vision system offers groundbreaking results for blindness
Multi-institute research team from Illinois Institute of Technology seeks new participants to be implanted with an intracortical visual implant.
Business
Ocular Therapeutix announces executive chairman as new CEO
Effective immediately, Pravin U. Dugel, MD, will also take over as president.
Products
Oasis launches SOFT PLUG Extended Duration 180-T Tapered Plug
Latest addition to punctal occlusion product line features duration up to 180 days before degradation.
Events
BostonSight adds new immersive training to FitAcademy program
Two new events offer more hands-on training for cornea and contact lens residents as well as the first-ever skills training in Latin America.
Research