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- Aviceda Completes Enrollment for Phase 2b SIGLEC Study for Geographic Atrophy Treatmenthttps://modernod.com/news/aviceda-completes-enrollment-for-phase-2b-siglec-study-for-geographic-atrophy-treatment/2482456/Aviceda Therapeutics announced the completion of patient enrollment for its phase 2b SIGLEC study. The trial is comparing the safety and efficacy of the company's lead candidate, AVD-104, with avacincaptad pegol (marketed as Izervay) for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to a
- Nicox and Glaukos Sign Global Licensing Deal for Glaucoma Drug Candidatehttps://modernod.com/news/nicox-and-glaukos-sign-global-licensing-deal-for-glaucoma-drug-candidate/2482451/Nicox has entered into an exclusive research and license option agreement with Glaukos for NCX 1728, Nicox’s novel nitric oxide (NO)-donating phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor. The collaboration aims to accelerate research and development efforts for glaucoma and other serious ophth
- Atsena Therapeutics Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Gene Therapy Targeting XLRShttps://modernod.com/news/atsena-therapeutics-granted-fda-orphan-drug-designation-for-gene-therapy-targeting-x-linked-retinoschisis/2482443/The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to Atsena Therapeutics' product candidate, ATSN-201, which is designed for the treatment of X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS). This gene therapy utilizes the company’s AAV.SPR capsid technology, which enables targeted gene expression in the p
- iCare Launches ST500 Slit-Lamp Based Tonometerhttps://modernod.com/news/icare-launches-st500-slit-lamp-based-tonometry/2482436/iCare announced the release of the iCare ST500, a slit-lamp-based tonometer that brings the features of iCare’s rebound tonometry technology into a modern design. The iCare ST500 offers an advanced solution for IOP measurement, combining extreme ease of u
- Hilco Vision Appoints Girisha Chandraraj as CEOhttps://modernod.com/news/hilco-vision-appoints-girisha-chandraraj-as-new-ceo/2482435/Hilco Vision has named Girisha Chandraraj as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Ross Brownlee. Mr. Chandraraj’s has held previous roles as CEO at 'Marbles: The Brain Store' and Elite Sportswear. Most recently, he served as CEO of Careismatic Brands, wher
- Ocuphire Initiates VEGA-3 Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% for Presbyopiahttps://modernod.com/news/ocuphire-initiates-vega-3-phase-3-trial-evaluating-phentolamine-ophthalmic-solution-075-for-presbyopia/2482432/Ocuphire Pharma announced the first dosing of participants in its VEGA-3 phase 3 clinical trial evaluating phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% for the treatment of presbyopia. Ocuphire’s phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% is being developed as a potential alternative t
- Opthea Announces Executive Leadership Changes and Senior Hireshttps://modernod.com/news/opthea-announces-executive-leadership-changes-and-senior-hires/2482429/Opthea announced several executive leadership changes aimed at bolstering the company’s commercial and clinical expertise as it prepares for the anticipated 2025 topline data readout of phase 3 trials for its lead candidate, sozinibercept, in wet AMD. Daniel Geffken, Co-Founder an
- Oculus Unveils Pentacam Cornea OCThttps://modernod.com/news/oculus-unveils-pentacam-cornea-oct-at-escrs-2024/2482425/Oculus is introducing the Pentacam Cornea OCT, a tool that combines Scheimpflug technology with the world’s first pericentric OCT scanning system, according to a company news release. The device provides cornea specialists with imaging capabilities, capturing both Scheimpflug
- BVI Introduces Serenity and Serenity Toric IOLshttps://modernod.com/news/bvi-to-unveil-serenity-and-serenity-toric-premium-monofocal-iols-at-escrs/2482420/BVI has introduced the Serenity and Serenity Toric premium monofocal IOLs, which it plans to launch in Europe at the upcoming ESCRS congress in Barcelona. These non-diffractive, aspheric IOLs represent the second generation of BVI’s Isopure family, launched in 2019
- Rayner Launches First AI-Designed Spiral IOL, the RayOne Galaxyhttps://modernod.com/news/rayner-announces-launch-of-rayone-galaxy-first-ai-designed-spiral-iol/2482411/Rayner announced its plans to launch the RayOne Galaxy and Galaxy Toric, which the company is calling the world’s first IOL designed with the aid of artificial intelligence. The IOLs will be unveiled at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (