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B+L issues voluntary recall of certain IOLs in enVista platform
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B+L issues voluntary recall of certain IOLs in enVista platform

Recall follows an increase in reports of toxic anterior segment syndrome connected to implants of the enVista Aspire, Envy, and other monofocal IOLs.
Phase 4 data presents early patient-reported outcomes of MIEBO
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Phase 4 data presents early patient-reported outcomes of MIEBO

Study finds symptom relief achieved as early as 5 to 60 minutes on day 1 of dosing—with significant reduction in overall severity after 14 days.
Bausch + Lomb launches ortho-k lens fitting system
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Bausch + Lomb launches ortho-k lens fitting system

The Arise cloud-based platform syncs directly with diagnostic tools to create a customized lens design for myopia treatment in mere seconds—without the need for a fitting set.
Eyecare companies offering support to LA wildfire victims
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Eyecare companies offering support to LA wildfire victims

Industry leaders such as CooperVision, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, and EssilorLuxottica are providing supplies and services to optometrists and residents in need.
Bausch + Lomb may be acquiring InflammX Therapeutics
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Bausch + Lomb may be acquiring InflammX Therapeutics

Option agreement indicates B+L intends to purchase the biotech company and its orally-administered therapeutic under clinical investigation for retinal diseases.
 Bausch + Lomb adds to glaucoma and GA pipeline with two deals
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Bausch + Lomb adds to glaucoma and GA pipeline with two deals

Latest developments involve the acquisition of WhiteCap Biosciences and its GA candidate, as well as a partnership with RNAi-focused City Therapeutics.
Bausch + Lomb launches second annual glaucoma awareness campaign
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Bausch + Lomb launches second annual glaucoma awareness campaign

As part of a partnership with the Glaucoma Research Foundation, this month-long initiative honors January as Glaucoma Awareness Month.
Bausch + Lomb purchases Elios Vision
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Bausch + Lomb purchases Elios Vision

Acquisition includes the ELIOS procedure, an excimer laser-based and implant-free MIGS technology performed during cataract surgery for glaucoma treatment.
Bausch + Lomb demos new Opal online ordering platform
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Bausch + Lomb demos new Opal online ordering platform

E-commerce platform lets patients directly order from a customized catalog of products while minimizing and simplifying clinical practices’ administrative workload.
Bausch + Lomb names leading ophthalmologist as strategic medical advisor
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Bausch + Lomb names leading ophthalmologist as strategic medical advisor

Industry veteran Cathleen McCabe, MD, will consult on the company’s expanding product portfolio and serve as liaison to the global ECP community.
FDA approves Bausch + Lomb's en Vista Envy IOL
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FDA approves Bausch + Lomb's en Vista Envy IOL

Offering a continuous range of vision with excellent dysphotopsia tolerance, the lens will be initially available on a limited basis.
Bausch + Lomb launches new digital ordering marketplace
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Bausch + Lomb launches new digital ordering marketplace

The Opal e-commerce platform enables patients to directly order contact lens products from a customized catalog, freeing up clinical practice staff time and resources.
FDA grants tentative approval for Lupin's Lumify generic eye drops
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FDA grants tentative approval for Lupin's Lumify generic eye drops

Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution, 0.025% is indicated to treat ocular redness due to minor irritations in the eye.
Pivotal study supports B+L's TENEO laser for myopic LASIK surgery
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Pivotal study supports B+L's TENEO laser for myopic LASIK surgery

Pivotal 9-month study on the FDA-approved excimer laser platform reports 97.8% and 100% of eyes achieving UCDVA and CDVA of 20/25 or better.
AREDS supplements may slow late-stage dry AMD progression
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AREDS supplements may slow late-stage dry AMD progression

NEI-supported analysis identifies significant benefits based on new data from the AREDS and AREDS2 studies.
Bausch + Lomb acquires Trukera Medical
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Bausch + Lomb acquires Trukera Medical

Purchase of the former TearLab Corporation includes the ScoutPro Osmolarity System, a point-of-care portable device for osmolarity testing.
Bausch + Lomb reports national dry eye data, launches awareness tool
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Bausch + Lomb reports national dry eye data, launches awareness tool

State of the Dry Eye survey finds 70% of patients lack knowledge and education of the disease.
Zenni Optical now offers contact lens ordering of top brands
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Zenni Optical now offers contact lens ordering of top brands

New prescription-based orders feature CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb lenses.
Bausch + Lomb to launch INFUSE for Astigmatism SiHy lenses in the US
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Bausch + Lomb to launch INFUSE for Astigmatism SiHy lenses in the US

Latest one-day silicone hydrogel lens addition maintains 96% of moisture for 16 hours.
Bausch + Lomb launches Blink NutriTears for dry eye
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Bausch + Lomb launches Blink NutriTears for dry eye

Newest addition to the Blink product line targets root cause of disease; clinically proven to provide symptom relief in as little as 2 weeks.