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- Center for Vision and Population Health at Prevent Blindness Established to Implement Strategies to Address Eye Healthhttps://modernod.com/news/center-for-vision-and-population-health-at-prevent-blindness-established-to-implement-strategies-to-address-eye-health/2476154/Healthy vision can be a key component to independence and well-being for people of all ages. However barriers such as poor access to eye care, lack of insurance coverage, and inconsistent policies for eye health can prevent early detection and treatment of eye disorders. Prevent Blindness,
- Gene Therapy Luxturna Approved in EU to Restore Vision in People With Rare Inherited Retinal Diseasehttps://modernod.com/news/gene-therapy-luxturna-approved-in-eu-to-restore-vision-in-people-with-rare-inherited-retinal-disease/2479651/Novartis announced that the European Commission (EC) approved Luxturna, a one-time gene therapy for the treatment of patients with vision loss due to a genetic mutation in both copies of the RPE65 gene and who have enough viable retinal cells. The authorization is valid in all 28 member st
- Restoring Sight: Clinical Progress Toward Australia’s Bionic Eyehttps://modernod.com/news/restoring-sight-clinical-progress-towards-australias-bionic-eye/2479658/Bionic Vision Technologies (BVT) announced medical researchers had successfully restored a sense of vision in four blind people with its bionic eye as part of a clinical trial in Melbourne. Researchers said they were “very pleased” with the progress of all four patients who have had a “sen
- Johnson & Johnson Vision Launches Worldwide Campaign to #SpotlightSight in Honor of World Sight Dayhttps://modernod.com/news/johnson-johnson-vision-launches-worldwide-campaign-to-spotlightsight-in-honor-of-world-sight-day/2479805/Sight is the most prized of all human senses. Yet, there are many people who do not fully experience the wonder of this gift. Nearly 285 million people around the world face impaired vision, and 80 percent of those cases are preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. That’s why Johnson
- Oculus to Present New Formulas for the Pentacam AXLhttps://modernod.com/news/oculus-to-present-new-formulas-for-the-pentacam-axl-advanced-barrett-and-olsen-formulas/2479866/At the ESCRS 2018 in Vienna, Oculus is introducing the advanced Barrett Toric calculator, including the posterior cornea, and the Olsen ray-tracing formula, within the IOL calculator of the Pentacam AXL. Both formulas are available to all Pentacam AXL users in a free software update. The n
- Katena Products Announces Launch of the New Katena.comhttps://modernod.com/news/katena-products-announces-launch-of-the-new-katena-com/2479878/Katena Products has announced the launch of the new katena.com, an interactive and engaging ecommerce and education portal. The new site enables existing and prospective customers to review the complete assortment of Katena products and immediately order online. The new site integrates all
- Joseph Gordon Named US President of Bausch + Lombhttps://modernod.com/news/joseph-gordon-named-us-president-of-bausch-lomb/2479922/Bausch + Lomb announced that Joseph Gordon has been named US president, Bausch + Lomb. In this role, Mr. Gordon will oversee the fully integrated U.S. eye care business, inclusive of all four business units – Vision Care, Consumer Health, Surgical, and Pharmaceuticals. He will report direct
- Lighthouse Guild Offers eLearning Course on Low Vision Assessment for Occupational Therapyhttps://modernod.com/news/lighthouse-guild-offers-elearning-course-on-low-vision-assessment-for-occupational-therapy/2480221/Lighthouse Guild, in partnership with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), is offering a 2-hour online program designed for occupational therapists in all settings. The course titled “Low Vision Assessment for Occupational Therapy” demonstrates the basic strategies and tools for
- Omidria Added to Veterans Health Administration National Formularyhttps://modernod.com/news/omidria-added-to-veterans-health-administration-national-formulary/2480248/Omeros announced that the Veterans Administration (VA) has added Omidria (phenylephrine and ketorolac intraocular solution 1% / 0.3%) to the VA National Formulary. The VA National Formulary is a listing of drugs and supplies that must be available at all VA facilities for the benefit of U.
- Eye Health America Acquires Three Optometric Practices in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolinahttps://modernod.com/news/eye-health-america-acquires-three-optometric-practices-in-the-pee-dee-region-of-south-carolina/2478837/Eye Health America (EHA) has added three optometric practices into its business family: David Hamill, OD, and First Vision Group (FVG); Mark Vinson, OD and Vision Care (VC); and David Johnson, OD and Marlboro Eye Care Associates (MECA). All have been providing eye care in Florence, Marion and Ben