iHealthScreen wins TGA approval for iPredict AI eye screening system

By NS Medical Staff Writer

19 Apr 22

The automated AI system is intended for the early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD),…

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STAAR Surgical Announces U.S. FDA Approval of EVO Visian® Implantable Collamer® Lenses

By NS Medical Staff Writer

29 Mar 22

STAAR Surgical designs, develops, manufactures and markets implantable lenses for the eye with companion delivery systems

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Sight Sciences Announces First Patient Treated in TRIDENT European Trial to Evaluate the OMNI® Surgical System in Pseudophakic Eyes with Open-Angle Glaucoma

By NS Medical Staff Writer

25 Mar 22

The OMNI Surgical System is an implant-free MIGS device that allows physicians to perform two procedures (canaloplasty and…

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LumiThera Announces US LIGHTSITE III Clinical Trial Meets Primary Efficacy Endpoint in Improving Vision in Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration Subjects

By NS Medical Staff Writer

23 Mar 22

LumiThera is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on treating people affected by ocular damage and disease including…

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Alcon introduces Clareon family of intraocular lenses in US

By NS Medical Staff Writer

07 Mar 22

The Clareon portfolio is developed to offer sharp, crisp vision with a proprietary edge designed to help reduce…

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LumiThera acquires visual electrophysiology devices company Diopsy

By NS Medical Staff Writer

04 Mar 22

Diopsys, which offers modern visual electrophysiology medical devices, is expected to help create a complementary diagnosis and monitoring…

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FDA approves J&J’s drug-eluting contact lens with ketotifen

By NS Medical Staff Writer

03 Mar 22

The daily disposable contact lenses are intended to prevent ocular itching due to allergic conjunctivitis

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Kubota Vision Initiates PBOS Prospective Study in Patients

By NS Medical Staff Writer

19 Jan 22

The study is being led by Dr. Shozo Sonoda at Kagoshima Sonoda Eye Clinic and Plastic Surgery, targeting…

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Alcon completes acquisition of Ivantis

By NS Medical Staff Writer

11 Jan 22

With the acquisition, the immediate integration of Ivantis associates helps ensure continuity of the business and relationships with…

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Glaukos Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of iPRIME

By NS Medical Staff Writer

07 Jan 22

This technology further expands Glaukos’ broad portfolio of innovative ophthalmic solutions and is consistent with our longstanding position…

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