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Vivavision’s Ophthalmic Solution Significantly Reduces IOP in Phase II Study

Vivavision Biotech announced that its Phase IIa first-in-human trial of VVN539 Ophthalmic Solution in the US has met its primary study endpoints.

Vivavision’s Ophthalmic Solution Significantly Reduces IOP in Phase II Study
June 06, 2023
Gamesquare Collaborates with Vivior to Promote Healthy Screen Habits for Gamers

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.

Gamesquare Collaborates with Vivior to Promote Healthy Screen Habits for Gamers
June 05, 2023
Aviceda Initiates Clinical Trial for AVD-104, a Breakthrough Glyco-Mimetic Nanoparticle in GA Treatment

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).

Aviceda Initiates Clinical Trial for AVD-104, a Breakthrough Glyco-Mimetic Nanoparticle in GA Treatment
June 05, 2023
Optos Introduces New Ultra-Widefield Color Image Modality

Optos announced that it is enhancing the optomap ultra-widefield (UWF) retinal imaging capabilities of the California FA device. The aim is to provide greater support to eye care professionals in managing diseases and planning treatments.

Optos Introduces New Ultra-Widefield Color Image Modality
June 05, 2023
TearRestore’s Groundbreaking Dry Eye Solutions Now Available at Walmart

TearRestore has recently revealed that their highly sought-after Thermal Mask and Eyelid Wipes will now be accessible at Walmart stores across the country, as well as on Walmart.com.

TearRestore’s Groundbreaking Dry Eye Solutions Now Available at Walmart
June 02, 2023
Rentschler Biopharma, Ikarovec Join Forces to Develop Gene Therapy for GA

Rentschler Biopharma SE and Ikarovec have joined forces in a collaboration to develop AAV material for pre-clinical testing of Ikarovec's innovative gene therapy for geographic atrophy, an advanced stage of age-related macular degeneration.

Rentschler Biopharma, Ikarovec Join Forces to Develop Gene Therapy for GA
June 01, 2023
New Smartphone App Helps Children with Amblyopia

Eye specialists, mathematicians, and game designers at the University of Southampton have collaborated to create and launch a smartphone app with the goal of enhancing crucial treatment for children diagnosed with amblyopia.

New Smartphone App Helps Children with Amblyopia
June 01, 2023
Prevent Blindness Declares June as Cataract Awareness Month

Prevent Blindness has once again declared June as Cataract Awareness Month to provide patients, care partners and professionals with information on topics related to types of cataract, risk factors, symptoms, and cataract surgery,.

Prevent Blindness Declares June as Cataract Awareness Month
May 31, 2023
Thea Pharma Initiates Preservative Freedom Coalition to Advocate for Preservative-Free Eye Care

Thea Pharma has recently launched the "Preservative Freedom Coalition," an initiative designed to raise awareness about unaddressed requirements in ocular surface disease and the potential for preservative-free topical ophthalmic medications.

Thea Pharma Initiates Preservative Freedom Coalition to Advocate for Preservative-Free Eye Care
May 31, 2023
Alimera Completes Enrollment for Its DME Study Evaluating Iluvien

Alimera Sciences has announced the successful completion of enrollment for the NEW DAY clinical trial. This randomized, controlled, multicenter study aims to generate prospective data on the effectiveness of Iluvien.

Alimera Completes Enrollment for Its DME Study Evaluating Iluvien
May 29, 2023
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