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- Ophtec Introduces Precizon Presbyopic Toric IOLhttps://modernod.com/news/ophtec-introduces-precizon-presbyopic-toric-iol/2479159/Ophtec announced the introduction of the Precizon Presbyopic Toric IOL, a spin-off of the Precizon Toric and Precizon Presbyopic. The IOL offers patients the qualities of both models, according to a company news release. The toric is unique because of its TCT (Transitional Conic Toric<
- Pfizer CEO Predicts Third COVID-19 Vaccine Booster “Likely” Needed Within Yearhttps://modernod.com/news/pfizer-ceo-predicts-third-covid-19-vaccine-booster-likely-needed-within-year/2479086/Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla believes it will probably be necessary for people to receive yet another dose of COVID-19 vaccine within a year of being fully vaccinated in order to stave off infection, according to recent taped comments that were made public on Thursday. “There will be likely a n
- Comparison of Mask Types Finds Key Differences in Filtrationhttps://modernod.com/news/comparison-of-mask-types-finds-key-differences-in-filtration/2478161/N95 masks that are well past their expiration date or have been used and re-sterilized are acceptable alternatives to standard new single-use N95 masks, new research indicates. But some masks start off with better filtration efficiency than others, according to a Medscape
- CooperVision to Host “Best Practices to Get You Back to Practice” Webinar Serieshttps://modernod.com/news/coopervision-to-host-best-practices-to-get-you-back-to-practice-webinar-series/2477811/In support of U.S. eye care professionals working to reopen their practices and rebuild their businesses, CooperVision will host a webinar series featuring its Best Practices program honorees, “Best Practices to Get You Back to Practice.” The series kicks off on Thursday, May 28. “Best Pra
- Forecasting the New Normal: Experts Across Eye Care Discuss COVID-19’s Impacthttps://modernod.com/news/covid-19-forecasting-the-new-normal/2477626/In a recent episode of Ophthalmology Off the Grid, cohosts Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, were joined by Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; John Kitchens, MD; and Justin Schweitzer, OD, to discuss COVID-19’s impact across eye care and share their predictions for how the current
- Lilly Partners With NIH to Test Olumiant in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19https://modernod.com/news/lilly-partners-with-nih-to-test-olumiant-in-patients-hospitalized-with-covid-19/2477574/Drug companies worldwide are testing existing medicines as potential treatments for COVID-19—plus working on new therapeutics—with few answers yet. Now, Eli Lilly is among the latest to kick off a trial through a partnership with federal health officials, according t
- Experts Provide Update on Medicare Waivers and Other Regulatory Provisions During COVID-19https://modernod.com/news/experts-provide-update-on-medicare-waivers-and-other-regulatory-provisions-during-covid-19/2479527/In a recent episode of Ophthalmology Off the Grid, cohosts Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, spoke with Allison Shuren, JD, MSN; Paul Rudolf, MD, JD; and Thomas Gustafson, PhD, to discuss a variety of regulatory topic
- New Podcast Addresses COVID-19 Impacthttps://modernod.com/news/new-podcast-addresses-covid-19-impact/2477431/In the latest installment of the Off the Grid podcast, titled “Unprecedented Times,” cohosts Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, speak with Steven J. Dell, MD, and Tal Raviv, MD, to discuss the novel coronavirus and its impact on their respective states, practices, and dail
- Allergan, Sightsavers, and the IAPB Announce the “Keep Sight” Initiative to Address Glaucoma in Ganjam, Odishahttps://modernod.com/news/allergan-sightsavers-and-the-iapb-announce-the-keep-sight-initiative-to-address-glaucoma-in-ganjam-odisha/2477318/Allergan, Sightsavers, and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) announced the launch of its unique joint initiative, ‘Keep Sight India,’ a community-based glaucoma screening program to prevent glaucoma-related vision loss in Ganjam District, Odisha. The pilot kicked off
- Gyroscope Therapeutics Strengthens Senior Leadership Ahead of Next Stage of Company Growthhttps://modernod.com/news/gyroscope-therapeutics-strengthens-senior-leadership-ahead-of-next-stage-of-company-growth/2477297/Gyroscope Therapeutics announced the strengthening of its leadership team with the hiring of Nadia Waheed, MD, MPH, from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and the promotion of Jane Hughes, PhD, formerly VP Translational Research, to Chief Scientific Off