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The findings from a recent clinical trial indicate that a potential breakthrough drug therapy, aimed at slowing down the advancement of nearsightedness in children, may be within reach.
Revolutionary Gene Therapy Restores Sight to Child with LCA
May 30, 2023
In a remarkable medical breakthrough, two retinologist surgeons at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital ophthalmology clinic have successfully performed groundbreaking gene therapy on an 11-year-old boy.
FTC Files Lawsuit to Block Amgen's Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics
May 23, 2023
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit with the intention of preventing Amgen's $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.
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Vivavision’s Ophthalmic Solution Significantly Reduces IOP in Phase II Study
Jun 06, 2023
Vivavision Biotech announced that its Phase IIa first-in-human trial of VVN539 Ophthalmic Solution in the US has met its primary study endpoints.
Gamesquare Collaborates with Vivior to Promote Healthy Screen Habits for Gamers
Jun 05, 2023
GameSquare Holdings and Swiss vision care startup Vivior have entered into a substantial multi-year partnership, aimed at fostering healthy digital habits, as per the official news release by the company.
Aviceda Initiates Clinical Trial for AVD-104, a Breakthrough Glyco-Mimetic Nanoparticle in GA Treatment
Jun 05, 2023
Aviceda Therapeutics has kicked off its phase 2 SIGLEC trial, with the dosing of the first patient using AVD-104 for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA).
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Breakthrough in Ophthalmology: Study Reveals the Dynamic Structure of the Human Eye
Jun 02, 2023
A recent study in the journal Genes & Diseases by researchers from Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital sheds light on degenerative processes within the human RPE and choroid while identifying potential therapeutic targets.
Automated Algorithm Predicts Retinopathy Progression in Diabetic Patients
Jun 01, 2023
According to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, led by Dawei Yang, Ph.D., investigated the prognostic value of an automated binary diabetic macular ischemia (DMI) algorithm OCTA.
Experimental Drug Found Effective in Preventing Diabetic Eye Disease
May 26, 2023
Researchers at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, have recently unveiled compelling evidence suggesting that an experimental drug shows promise in preventing or slowing down vision loss among individuals with diabetes.
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An Asymmetrical Gaze: A Closer Look at Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect
Jun 06, 2023
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD), also known as Marcus Gunn pupil, is a fascinating physiological anomaly that sheds light on the intricate interplay between light, vision, and our nervous system.
7 Tips to Determine if Contact Lenses Are Right for You
Jun 05, 2023
Contact lenses provide an alternative to traditional eyeglasses, offering convenience, improved peripheral vision, and freedom from frames. However, they may not be suitable for everyone.
Unraveling the Red Nodule: Exploring Capillary Hemangioma
Jun 05, 2023
Capillary hemangioma, an intriguing anomaly, serves as a prime example of how our understanding of the human eye continues to expand. This benign tumor originates from an overgrowth of capillaries leading to the formation of abnormal blood vessels.
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