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- New Spiral-Shaped Lens Designed to Improve Vision at Range of Distances and Lighting Conditionshttps://modernod.com/news/new-spiral-shaped-lens-designed-to-improve-vision-at-a-range-of-distances/2482108/French researchers have developed a spiral-shaped lens that is designed to maintain clear focus at different distances in varying light conditions. Published in the journal Optica,1 the researchers say the lens works much like progressive lenses used f
- Alcon Canada Launches TOTAL30 Multifocal Contact Lenses for Reusable Lens Patients with Presbyopiahttps://modernod.com/news/alcon-canada-launches-total30-multifocal-contact-lenses-for-reusable-lens-patients-with-presbyopia/2482093/Alcon announced the launch of TOTAL30 Multifocal in Canada, the first and only monthly water gradient multifocal contact lens. The new TOTAL30 Multifocal lens is designed to help digital device dryness by utilizing a proprietary water gradient technology to deliver nearly
- Lupin Receives FDA Approval for Generic Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspensionhttps://modernod.com/news/lupin-receives-fda-approval-for-generic-loteprednol-etabonate-ophthalmic-suspension/2482032/Mumbai, India-based Lupin announced that it has received approval from the FDA for its abbreviated new drug application for Loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension, 0.2%. The formuation is a generic equivalent to the reference listed drug Alrex Ophthalmic Suspension, 0.2%
- Azura Ophthalmics Announces Positive Results from Phase 2 Clinical Trial of AZR-MD-001 in Patients with Contact Lens Discomforthttps://modernod.com/news/azura-ophthalmics-announces-positive-results-from-phase-2-clinical-trial-of-azr-md-001-in-patients-with-contact-lens-discomfort/2482017/Azura Ophthalmics announced positive topline efficacy and safety results from a phase 2 study of AZR-MD-001 in patients with Contact Lens Discomfort (CLD) who could not comfortably wear their lenses as desired and who demonstrated signs of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The trial met its prim
- Prevent Blindness President & CEO Jeff Todd to Lead 2024 National Health Council Board of Directorshttps://modernod.com/news/prevent-blindness-president-ceo-jeff-todd-to-lead-2024-national-health-council-board-of-directors/2482007/At the National Health Council (NHC) annual membership meeting, Jeff Todd, President & Chief Executive Officer of Prevent Blindness, was named the Chair of the NHC Board of Directors for 2024. “Jeff Todd is an excellent choice to lead our Board in 2024,” said R
- National Eye Institute Selects Richard Lee, MD, PhD, as Clinical Directorhttps://modernod.com/news/national-eye-institute-selects-richard-lee-md-phd-as-clinical-director/2481999/The National Eye Institute (NEI) has chosen Richard Lee, MD, PhD, as the institute’s clinical director, overseeing clinical research and serving as clinical policy advisor for NEI. Dr. Lee comes to NEI from Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he’s had several roles since 2011, th
- LENZ Therapeutics and Graphite Bio Announce Mergerhttps://modernod.com/news/lenz-therapeutics-and-graphite-bio-announce-merger/2481971/LENZ Therapeutics and Graphite Bio announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction. The lead programs of the combined company will address presbyopia. The combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the t
- Lensar and Oertli Provide Update on Plans to Integrate Phaco Technology into the ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment Systemhttps://modernod.com/news/lensar-and-oertli-provide-update-on-plans-to-integrate-phaco-technology-into-the-ally-adaptive-cataract-treatment-system/2481923/Lensar said it is closer to its plans to integrate phacoemulsification technology from Oertli Instrumente into the ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System. Oertli filed with the FDA a 510(k) for their Faros device, which if cleared, will bring Lensar a step closer to deliver comb
- Staar Surgical Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)https://modernod.com/news/staar-surgical-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-implantable-collamer-lens-icl/2481892/Staar Surgical is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its proprietary Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL). The first ICLs were implanted by a group of surgeons in October 1993, including Roberto Zaldivar, MD, Founder of the Zaldivar Institute. The early ICLs have evolved into the curre
- RSC Survey Shows Travelers Relying on Glasses and Contact Lenses Have Vacation FOMOhttps://modernod.com/news/rsc-survey-shows-travelers-relying-on-glasses-and-contact-lenses-have-vacation-fomo/2481887/A new poll commissioned by the Refractive Surgery Council (RSC) reveals 50% of Americans with vision prescriptions missed out on at least one activity from their vacation because they wear glasses or contacts. As a result of their ‘vacation FOMO,’ 55% believe having vision c