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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.
Bausch + Lomb's enVista Envy IOL secures Canadian approval
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Bausch + Lomb's enVista Envy IOL secures Canadian approval

Acceptance marks first global regulatory approval for the new lens; company notes FDA approval is pending.
Bausch + Lomb's Zenlens ECHO scleral lens launches in the US
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Bausch + Lomb's Zenlens ECHO scleral lens launches in the US

Latest installment is designed as a non-prosthetic, custom scleral contact lens technology designed to fit a wide variety of corneal shapes and sizes.
Bausch + Lomb reports statistically significant data on novel dry eye supplement
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Bausch + Lomb reports statistically significant data on novel dry eye supplement

Randomized study suggests Blink NutriTears may restore tear film homeostasis by addressing DED’s key root causes.
Eye safety tips you need to know ahead of the solar eclipse
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Eye safety tips you need to know ahead of the solar eclipse

Leading eyecare organizations and clinical experts offer their professional advice for safely watching this year’s big event on April 8.
FDA issues warning against unapproved B+L copycat eye drops
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FDA issues warning against unapproved B+L copycat eye drops

Sample testing has identified bacterial contamination from products falsely marketed as a generic formulation of LUMIFY eye drops.
Bausch + Lomb and GRF launch glaucoma awareness campaign
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Bausch + Lomb and GRF launch glaucoma awareness campaign

Glaucoma Research Foundation partners on patient-targeted initiative to honor January as Glaucoma Awareness Month.
FDA approves Bausch+ Lomb’s TENEO excimer laser platform
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FDA approves Bausch+ Lomb’s TENEO excimer laser platform

Now considered the smallest excimer laser by footprint in the U.S., it’s designed for LASIK surgery in patients with myopia and myopic astigmatism.
XIPERE earns Category 1 CPT code from AMA
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XIPERE earns Category 1 CPT code from AMA

FDA-approved therapeutic is the first and only to incorporate the suprachoroidal space to treat macular edema associated with uveitis.
KALAHARI phase 3 extension trial data published on MIEBO
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KALAHARI phase 3 extension trial data published on MIEBO

Long-term safety and efficacy results on the prescription eye drop published in Cornea.