- Category: Business
Business
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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American College of Eye Technicians offers fast-track training program
Nonprofit’s 8-week, online program aims to address national staffing shortage of ophthalmic technicians with a new class of entry-level professionals.
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AMETEK purchases LKC Technologies
Strategic acquisition includes the RETeval, an FDA-cleared, first-ever handheld ERG/VEP device for retina and optic nerve diseases.
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CSI Dry Eye Innovations unveils new branding and software patent
Rebrand paves way for potential future dry eye product launches to join its flagship, AI-based program: CSI Dry Eye Software.
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Leadership watch: Emmecell, ABO, Outlook, and Heidelberg make changes
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
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Leadership watch: OKYO, Orbis, and BVI Medical name new CEOs
Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
Business
Newton names ABB Labs as strategic lab partner
Collaboration leverages the largest independent optical laboratory network in the U.S. to bring Neurolens and Sequel lens technologies to more practices.
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