- Tags: IOLs
Research
SpyGlass Pharma unveils positive 12-month data on BIM-IOL System
Interim findings offer a closer look at the safety and efficacy of the bimatoprost drug pad-intraocular lens system for OAG and OHT.
Products
FDA approves Rayner's RayOne Galaxy spiral IOL
Touted as the world’s first-ever spiralized IOL, the AI-developed platform is now commercially available across the United States.
Research
Real-world analysis ties enVista Aspire IOL to functional intermediate vision
Outcomes largely mirrored previous clinical findings, with most eyes achieving strong distance vision alongside functional intermediate acuity.
Products
VirtuaLens launches expansion to VR IOL patient education platform
Latest update to the customizable simulator allows patients to virtually mix and match different lens types to each eye prior to surgery.
Events
Bausch + Lomb debuts IOL Compass framework for premium lens decisions
One-day-only, faculty-led surgeon education program routes candidacy, lens match, and post-op care into one system.
Business
Omega Ophthalmics raises $7M to advance injectable IOL platform
Financing to support clinical development and future studies of a novel implant for cataract surgery; FDA-pre submission meeting is now scheduled.
Products
Bausch + Lomb launches EyeGility Inserter preloaded IOL delivery system
With an ergonomic design, the single-use, manual surgical instrument is specifically intended for preloaded enVista Aspire and Envy IOLs.
Pipeline
Alcon and RxSight partner to develop light-adjustable PCIOLs
Non-exclusive deal will combine Alcon’s presbyopia-correcting IOL optical designs with RxSight’s customizable postop light-adjustable technology.
Products
Johnson & Johnson expands US rollout of TECNIS PureSee IOL
The FDA-cleared, extended-depth-of-focus lens is the first of its kind with no warning on loss of contrast sensitivity.Products
SpyGlass Pharma: New add-on CPT code supports BIM-IOL System
AMA approves application in conjunction with Category I cataract surgery codes; applies to investigational bimatoprost delivery system for IOP reduction in OAG and OHT.
Research
Are blue-light blocking IOLs actually effective?
Yellow-tinted lenses were associated with a decline in macular pigment density over 3 years, the opposite of the intended effect.
Events
ASCRS 2026 highlights key trends in surgical ecosystem
Annual meeting of cataract and refractive surgeons kicks off in the nation’s capital with focus on developments in surgical devices and IOLs.
Products
Alcon launches Clareon TruPlus monofocal and toric IOL
Latest next-gen IOL features the new Opti-Blance Technology design to increase DOF without sacrificing distance vision qualityProducts
VirtuaLens launches monovision simulation for VR IOL simulator
Immersive virtual reality IOL patient education system allows patients to “try on” lens options in a virtual setting ahead of cataract surgery.Research
High myopes face increased PCO risk with hydrophilic IOLs
Study finds hydrophobic IOLs reduced the risk of PCO in highly myopic eyes by 41%.Products
FDA approves J&J's TECNIS PureSee IOL for cataract patients
Approval is the first extended-depth-of-focus lens with no warning on loss of contrast sensitivity; availability to follow later this year.
Products
FDA approves expanded age indication for STAAR's EVO/EVO+ Visian ICLs
U.S. age indication now includes patients aged 21 to 60 years old, making nearly 8 million refractive patients eligible for implantable collamer lens implantation.
Products
BVI reports first US implantations of FINEVISION HP Trifocal IOL
Surgeon-led rollout includes five successful procedures across the country of the FDA-approved, presbyopia-correcting lens.
Research
Study: enVista Aspire IOL delivers expanded intermediate vision without sacrificing distance
Prospective study evaluates the enhanced monofocal IOL among patients undergoing standard phaco.Products