Positive intermediate-term visual and safety outcomes of SING IMT 6 months post-surgery announced by Samsara Vision
Results showed that at 6 months post-surgery, at least 1-, 2-, and 3-line gains in best-corrected distance were achieved in 97.1%, 68.6%, and 51.4% of operated eyes, respectively.
Rayner launches redesign of IOL calculator RayTrace
RayTrace has been utilized globally by surgeons since 2008.
What happened in optometry this week: January 13 - January 17
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of January 13-January 17.
Revo partners with Launchpad Vision for new direct sales structure in optical channel
Previously, ClearVision Optical was Revo’s ECP channel distributor for 8 years.
City Therapeutics and Bausch + Lomb join forces for GA treatment candidate
City Therapeutics will develop a novel RNAi clinical candidate toward a specific disease target for intravitreal administration.
The Vision Council's new report assesses eye care providers' frame buying habits
Focused inSights 2024: Frame Buyers found that 78% of providers display between 200 and 1200 frames on their boards, with 70% of providers updating their inventory quarterly.
Transitions Optical announces 2024 Transitions Innovation Awards finalists
The award program includes Transitions Healthy Sight Ambassador, Eyecare Practice of the Year, Retailer of the Year, and Channel Partner of the Year awards.
Specialty contact lens fitting companies launch new division
WAVE Eye Care was developed by EyePrint Prosthetics, Advanced Vision Technologies (AVT), and WAVE Contact Lens System.
AOA evidence-based clinical practice guideline aims to improve treatment for patients with POAG
The guideline, titled "Care of the Patient with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma," was developed by the AOA Evidence-based Optometry Guideline Development Group.
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals provides company updates, 2025 milestones for Duravyu
The company's lead product candidate Duravyu (vorolanib intravitreal insert), f/k/a EYP-1901, is anticipating topline data from several clinical trials in 2026.
Positive association found between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and non-refractive visual impairment in US patients
The investigators used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data in a cross-sectional study to determine the association between Dietary Inflammatory Index and non-refractive visual impairment from diseases other than cataract and age-related macular degeneration.
Bausch + Lomb acquires Whitecap Biosciences
Whitecap is currently developing 2 therapies for potential use in glaucoma and geographic atrophy.
4DMT refocuses pipeline to prioritize 4D-150 trials in wet AMD and DME
The company will prioritize its cash in funding its ongoing Phase 1/2 PRISM clinical trial and Phase 3 4FRONT program.
The Vision Council to hold webinar on upcoming Vision Expo East 2025
The webinar will overview new offerings, details about the show’s updated brand and new exhibit hall layout, special events, and announcements regarding this year’s keynote speaker and other main stage sessions.
ACOE recognizing new Professional Optometric Degree Program Standards
The new standards touch on alignment, terminology, expectations, and adherence, according to the council.
Is there a link between sleep apnea and AMD?
Nocturnal hypoxia could be a new additional modifiable risk factor for nAMD.
FDA approves Zeiss MEL 90 excimer laser
With this addition, Zeiss completes the Corneal Refractive Workflow, which already includes Visumax 800 and SMILE pro.
FDA accepts revised supplemental New Drug Application for Izervay
The application was refiled following a December 20, 2024, meeting between the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Astellas.
EnVision Summit 2025: A weekend for comanagement and all things eye care
Katie Rachon, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, shares her excitement for the upcoming conference and what it means for an optometrist's toolbox.
What happened in optometry this week: January 6 - January 10
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of January 6-January 10.