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Leadership watch: Haag-Stret, Heidelberg, and Samsara name new executives
Check out the latest leadership news from the eyecare space, including a new CEO at Haag-Streit and other major appointments.
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Neurolens debuts official rebrand as Newton
Maker of the first and only therapeutic lenses clinically proven to relieve eye misalignment symptoms announces next chapter in its eyecare journey.
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Topcon invests in Senseye's ocular biomarker-based mental health platform
First app of its kind utilizes the eye as a non-invasive window to the brain to identify neuropsychiatric conditions—in just 15 minutes.
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OpZira launches with LumiThera diagnostic product line
Spin-off company official forms following Alcon-LumiThera acquisition to offer two ophthalmic products: the AdaptDx Pro and NOVA Vision Testing System.
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Alcon officially purchases LumiThera
Acquisition of the Valeda Light Delivery System includes plans to expand commercial market availability in 2026.
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Barti raises $12M to support expansion of AI-based eyecare EHR
Financing to further advance software company’s advancement toward integration in ophthalmology and development of new automated, AI-embedded offerings.
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Leadership watch: J&J and Rebion appoint new executives
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Opthea to lay off 80% of workforce amid executive cuts
Company also announces cuts to Board of Directors as the CEO is among several planned departures beginning in September.
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Updated reciprocal tariffs to take effect this week
With new rates hitting Aug. 7, take a look at how the optical industry will be impacted as top trade partners face an increase on U.S. imports.
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Alcon to acquire STAAR Surgical
The $1.5 billion deal includes STAAR’s FDA-approved implantable collamer lenses; expected to close within 6 to 12 months.
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Topcon acquires Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems
As part of the
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Leadership watch: PolyActiva, B+L, and Wills Eye make strategic changes
Check out the latest leadership news from the eyecare space, including two new execs at PolyActiva and a retinal disorder treatment specialist taking the helm at Wills Eye.
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Topcon invests in OKKO Health's home vision monitoring platform
The OKKO Health app is available on patients’ digital devices to enable ongoing self-monitoring of macular degeneration.
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Clearside exploring options to advance suprachoroidal delivery platform
Company pauses all other research programs, transitions employees to consulting roles, and shares phase 3 plans for wet AMD candidate while focusing on the SCS Microinjector.
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Harrow purchases US commercialization rights to Samsung Bioepis' biosimilar portfolio
Acquisition includes two major anti-VEGF therapies for retinal diseases: OPUVIZ and BYOOVIZ, generic equivalents to EYLEA and Lucentis, respectively.
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Meta reportedly buys minority stake in EssilorLuxottica
The estimated $3.51 billion investment follows companies’ recent plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses for the Oakley sports performance frames this summer.
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Leadership watch: ViaLase, J&J, Alcon, and myze make executive additions
Check out the latest leadership news from the eyecare space, including a new CEO at ViaLase and a leading optometrist joining myze.
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4DMT cuts 25% of workforce and fast-tracks wet AMD gene therapy program
Company reports streamlined planning to advance phase 3 clinical trials of 4D-150, under evaluation to deliver a single, low-dose, and sustained multi-year intravitreal injection.Business
Alcon to purchase LumiThera
Targeting a Q3 sale, acquisition includes Valeda Light Delivery System, the first and only PBM treatment for early-to-intermediate dry AMD.
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