- Category: Business
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Bayer to acquire Perfuse Therapeutics, expanding ophthalmic pipeline
Deal includes the biotech’s investigational sustained-release implant currently in phase 2 clinical trials for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
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Sun Pharma to buy Organon in $11.75B all-cash deal
Closing in early 2027, the acquisition will position the Indian pharma company as a leader in the global biosimilar, established brands / branded generic spaces.
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Leadership watch: Updates from Nanoscope, Topcon, Tenpoint, and TheiaLife
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
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Visionix–Revenio and Halma-Surgistar deals drive eye care consolidation
Halma’s bolt-on acquisition of Surgistar targets expansion of its surgical portfolio while Revenio will add Visionix’s Optovue line of OCT.
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CareCredit report highlights gap between patient demand and vision care financing access
National consumer study unveils costly barriers influencing patient decisions, prompting ECPs to initiate conversations early.
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Biogen is purchasing Apellis
With an estimated price tag of $5.6 billion, the acquisition includes the FDA-approved SYFOVRE.
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Cencora to buy EyeSouth Partners' retina division in $1B deal
Deal will integrate the MCO’s retina business into Retina Consultants of America, expanding its nationwide network of affiliate retina practices.
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Leadership watch: Qlaris, VSP, FFB, and SightGlass share updates
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
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Alcon and Lensar terminate proposed merger after FTC pressure
Companies reasoned deal was unlikely to gain regulatory approval as the FTC cited concerns over reduced competition and increased prices within the FLACS space.
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ZEISS launches Collaborative Care digital app for flexible ECP coordination
Cloud-based solution offers continuity of care with secure data sharing, structured referrals, and real-time clinical coordination across the ophthalmic workflow.
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Virtual Field rebrands as Carrot with broader visual diagnostics focus
Virtual VF testing developer is relaunching its platform of portable, automated exams designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient comfort across clinical workflows.
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DigitalOptometrics partners with Eyoto to expand telehealth platform
New partnership utilizes Aetheia, a fully automated and fully remote digital slit lamp, to offer a more complete remote care model.
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Leadership watch: Vital Tears, Brightstar form joint medical advisory board
We’ve got the latest on a newly-established board of clinical experts focused on novel solutions for OSD patients.
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Avisi raises $10.7M to advance study on VisiPlate glaucoma device
Financing to support IDE-approved study evaluating the novel minimally-invasive bleb surgery shunt for lowering IOP via aqueous drainage control.
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Vision Source launches member dividends initiative program
Largest network of private practice optometrists introduces a new initiative aiming to strengthen the future of independent optometry.
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iCare and MediWhale partner on AI-based CVD retinal imaging
Strategic collaboration would integrate iCare’s DRSplus fundus imaging system with the autonomous Mr. Noon CVD software to predict patients’ CVD risk.
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Arctic Vision acquires MDCO Technology's ophthalmic device business
Integration will support global ophthalmic pipeline expansion addressing significant unmet needs in retinal disease, dry eye, and ocular neuroprotection.
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VIEW Optometry launches to support independent practices
Doctor-founded alliance allows private practice optometrists to maintain ownership while benefiting from a network of tools and resources.
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Leadership watch: Staar Surgical names co-CEOs, ACET adds to Board
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
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