Research
Extended mask wear linked with worsening dry eye
Review of 67 studies finds a correlation between mask usage and worsening dry eye in healthy and DED patients.
Business
Nidek and Hoya Vision Care launch global partnership
New agreement focuses on offering patients a wider array of ophthalmic services.
Research
Gene therapeutic approach has potential to treat various eye diseases
Gene therapy study on retinal and optic nerve-related mitochondrial dysfunction shows promise.
Pipeline
Positive 6-month results reported in OASIS extension trial for CLS-AX
Latest data finds a 77% to 85% reduction in treatment burden over time period.
Research
Why low blood sugar worsens diabetic eye disease
New study finds ties between tight glycemic control and worsening of diabetic retinopathy.
Products
Visionary Optics launches Europa Tangent scleral lens
New lens features a customizable design, three-zone step system, and a streamlined fitting process.
Products
FDA approves ML6710i photodynamic laser for use with Bausch + Lomb’s PDT
Photodynamic laser and therapy target treating patients with predominantly classic subfoveal choroidal neovascularization due to AMD.
Research
Why do patients with congenital blindness show visual processing activity in the brain?
Researchers evaluated thalamocortical connections that cause cross-modal plasticity in this patient population.
Pipeline
FDA clears HuidaGene for IND, multi-national IRD trial
Company plans to analyze HG004 as treatment for patients with inherited retinal dystrophies linked to the RPE65 mutations.
Pipeline
Prototype designed to prevent contact lens-induced dry eye
New contact lens prototype targets ocular dryness via tear flow.
Research
Study finds atropine has negative effects post-glaucoma surgery
Patients report a reduction in visual quality following trabeculectomy.
Products
Generic version of Durezol launches in US
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories formulation is now another competitive option for treating postoperative inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery and endogenous anterior uveitis.
Research
'Sugar hypothesis' of diabetic cataracts may be a myth
Diabetic cataracts might not be caused by glucose at all, but may precede hyperglycemia in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Legal
Court sides with Regeneron in Eylea patent case against Novartis
Novartis claimed Regeneron’s Eylea (aflibercept) delivery system was in violation of its patent for Lucentis (ranibizumab), a competing AMD drug.
Pipeline
FDA accepts Oxular’s IND for DME treatment
Pre-clinical data shows OXU-001 can provide up to 12 months of tolerability with just a single administered dose.
Research
Study finds ACE2 in gut reduces diabetic blindness risk
Maintaining enteral ACE2 levels can prevent and reverse the progression of diabetic retinopathy.
Pipeline
Ocuphire releases topline data from phase 2 trial for DR
Results from the ZETA-1 trial of oral APX330 demonstrate favorable safety and tolerability.
Research
Researchers develop smart IOL for diagnosing Alzheimer’s
First-of-its-kind technology has the potential to detect the early stages of neurological disorders.
Research
FDA grants AAO funding for pediatric cataract surgery research
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has received nearly $400,000 of funding to analyze 7 years of cataract surgery data.
Research