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Nanoscope names former Iveric Bio CEO as chairman of the board
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Nanoscope names former Iveric Bio CEO as chairman of the board

Ophthalmic industry veteran Glenn Sblendorio joins the biotech company.
Oxurion files for bankruptcy following failed DME study
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Oxurion files for bankruptcy following failed DME study

Company’s KALAHARI phase 2b study on THR-149 failed to meet its primary endpoint, marking its third DME candidate failure.
LENZ Therapeutics and Graphite Bio are merging to focus on presbyopia
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LENZ Therapeutics and Graphite Bio are merging to focus on presbyopia

The $225 million agreement will be used to advance the lead programs for 2 investigational eye drops.
Ace Vision adds new CMO, medical advisory board members, and  websites
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Ace Vision adds new CMO, medical advisory board members, and websites

Ace Vision adds new CMO, medical advisory board members, and websites
Visionix partners with 20/20NOW on tele-optometry
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Visionix partners with 20/20NOW on tele-optometry

Alliance aims to offer affordable, telehealth-based comprehensive eye exams across the U.S.
ASCRS names new executive director
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ASCRS names new executive director

Ophthalmic industry veteran Abigail Markward will lead the ASCRS Foundation.
Pantheon Vision raises $2.5M to develop bioengineered corneal implant
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Pantheon Vision raises $2.5M to develop bioengineered corneal implant

Medical ophthalmic device company aims to reduce global reliance on donated corneal tissues.
Ocuphire Pharma names new CEO
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Ocuphire Pharma names new CEO

Effective November 1, the search has ended 5 months after sacking its previous CEO.
Opthea names new US-based leadership
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Opthea names new US-based leadership

Biopharmaceutical company changes CEO and adds a new CFO.
Pixium Vision is looking for buyers
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Pixium Vision is looking for buyers

Bioelectronics technology has developed a novel vision system for partial vision restoration in AMD patients.
Haag-Streit USA names new CEO
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Haag-Streit USA names new CEO

Effective immediately, Olaf Felske will take over for the company’s current president.
Zeiss and Boehringer Ingelheim partner on early detection, prevention of retinal diseases
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Zeiss and Boehringer Ingelheim partner on early detection, prevention of retinal diseases

Collaboration will incorporate the ZEISS Medical Ecosystem with AI to detect early-stage diseases.
Harrow Health changes corporate name
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Harrow Health changes corporate name

Company cites recent ophthalmic product acquisitions in quest to focus exclusively on eye care.
Acute angle-closure glaucoma may benefit from phaco
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Acute angle-closure glaucoma may benefit from phaco

Findings indicate positive impact of phaco for IOP and anterior chamber angle.
J&J Vision, Sight Sciences add to executive teams
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J&J Vision, Sight Sciences add to executive teams

Companies announce the appointment of industry veterans Erin Powers and Matt Link, respectively.
VSP Vision launches Student Loan Repayment Program
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VSP Vision launches Student Loan Repayment Program

Program will provide up to $50,000 for a select number of participants and locations.
HCP Cureblindness marks 200,000 corneal transplants
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HCP Cureblindness marks 200,000 corneal transplants

With SightLife International, the nonprofits are working to eliminate preventable blindness across the globe. 
NovaBay to commercialize Amniotic Tissue Allograft as Avenova Allograft
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NovaBay to commercialize Amniotic Tissue Allograft as Avenova Allograft

Acquisition of BioStem’s amniotic allograft allows Novabay to expand eyecare franchise.
Orbis and Heidelberg Engineering partner on virtual vision services
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Orbis and Heidelberg Engineering partner on virtual vision services

Collaboration involves the charity’s Cybersight, a telemedicine and e-learning training platform for eyecare practitioners.
IAPB welcomes Johnson & Johnson Vision as eye health advocacy member
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IAPB welcomes Johnson & Johnson Vision as eye health advocacy member

Company joins more than 200 members of the global eye health alliance.