- Category: Business
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Tarsus to purchase Alkeus Pharmaceuticals
Second planned acquisition includes oral gildeuretinol acetate (ALK-001), a new molecular entity in phase 3 trials for Stargardt disease.
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Leadership watch: RxSight, Exonate tap new CEOs; CooperVision, Lumenis, and OSU fill top roles
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
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Tarsus acquires iRenix Medical, adds late-stage ocular antiseptic
Company to initiate a phase 3 trial on IRX-101, an ocular antiseptic alternative to povidone-iodine among retinal patients receiving IVT injections.
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Leadership watch: Optos, Bascom Palmer, and AOA share updates
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
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Carrot expands VR diagnostics with real-time analytics dashboard
Diagnostics and operational platform tracks performance, uncovers missed revenue, and optimizes clinical workflows across providers and locations.
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Visionix and iCare officially merge portfolios
Integration follows after parent company Revenio announced plans to combine both arsenals of ophthalmic medical device and imaging solutions.
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Leadership watch: Optivate, TVC, Ocuco name new executives
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
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National Academy of Opticianry and United Opticians Association kick-start potential merger
Announcement follows both organizations’ vote to authorize a formal process last week; next phase involves review by a joint steering committee.
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Lexitas acquires Erie Retina Research to expand ophthalmic trials
Partnership also involves integration of CASExERIE and Element Erie: Imaging and Reading Center to establish a fully integrated retina research platform.
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NeuroVision expands retinal imaging-based neurodegenerative disease detection with new acquisition
Retinal imaging developer adds Durin Life Sciences’ noninvasive, blood-based biomarker test to its integrated platform targeting cognitive diseases.
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Myopia Focus launches customizable patient education tools for ECP websites
UK-based initiative’s Tool Creator enables clinical practice to create and embed interactive education tools directly into their digital interfaces.
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Ametek Reichert integrates digital phoroptor into DigitalOptometrics' tele-optometry platform
New partnership adds the SightCheck Digital Phoroptor to DO’s remote services for quick and practice-adaptable comprehensive refractions.
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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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