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- CooperVision Launches Student Myopia Leadership Societyhttps://modernod.com/news/coopervision-launches-student-myopia-leadership-society/2480444/CooperVision has launched the CooperVision Student Myopia Leadership Society. Each of the 23 schools and colleges of optometry across the United States and Canada have designated a third-year student for participation, based on their interest in the disease, academic performance and other school-
- LumiThera Acquires Diopsys, Provider of Light-Based Theranostic Approach to Treat Ocular Diseasehttps://modernod.com/news/lumithera-acquires-diopsys-provider-of-light-based-theranostic-approach-to-treat-ocular-disease/2480430/LumiThera announced its entry into a definitive merger agreement with Diopsys, a provider of modern visual electrophysiology medical devices that help eye care professionals analyze the entire visual pathway for visual and neuro-visual disorders. Under the terms of
- Researchers Discovery New Type of Nerve Cell in the Retinahttps://modernod.com/news/researchers-discovery-new-type-of-nerve-cell-in-the-retina/2480422/Scientists at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah have discovered a new type of nerve cell, or neuron, in the retina. In the central nervous system a complex circuitry of neurons communicate with each other to relay sensory and motor information; so-called i
- Study Shows Contact Lenses Advantages with Mask Wearhttps://modernod.com/news/study-shows-contact-lenses-advantages-with-mask-wear/2480420/A new study establishes that contact lens wear offers an option for a better vision correction experience than spectacles when paired with face masks, and doing so likely improves adherence to mask use. Conducted by Eurolens Research at the University of Manchester, it is the first work to compar
- Alcon to Acquire Ivantis, Maker of the Hydrus Microstent for Surgical Glaucomahttps://modernod.com/news/alcon-to-acquire-ivantis-and-its-hydrus-microstent-for-surgical-glaucoma-strengthening-global-ophthalmology-portfolio/2480410/Alcon announced its intention to acquire Ivantis, developer and manufacturer of the Hydrus Microstent. The deal will strenghten Alcon's surgical glaucoma portfolio and allow it to enter the growing MIGS category. Under terms of the deal, Alcon will pay $475 million in upfr
- CooperVision Introduces MyDay Daily Disposable Multifocal Contact Lenses in UShttps://modernod.com/news/coopervision-introduces-myday-daily-disposable-multifocal-contact-lenses-in-us/2480403/At the 2021 American Academy of Optometry Meeting, CooperVision introduced MyDay daily disposable multifocal contact lenses, expanding its premium silicone hydrogel 1 day family in the United States. The new lenses are the first to feature the CooperVision
- CooperVision Specialty EyeCare Launches Optimized Pupil Optics for Onefit MED and Onefit MED+ Scleral Lenseshttps://modernod.com/news/coopervision-specialty-eyecare-launches-optimized-pupil-optics-for-onefit-med-and-onefit-med-scleral-lenses/2480394/CooperVision Specialty EyeCare announced the launch of Optimized Pupil Optics (OPO) for its Onefit MED and Onefit MED+ scleral contact lenses to eye care providers (ECPs) in the United States and Canada. The new high precision design option—which is supported by an
- Avellino Donates $25,000 to National Keratoconus Foundation to Support World Keratoconus Day and Disease Educationhttps://modernod.com/news/avellino-donates-25000-to-national-keratoconus-foundation-to-support-world-keratoconus-day-and-disease-education/2480393/Avellino Lab USA, in honor of World Keratoconus Day, announced a $25,000 donation to the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) to support their educational efforts for this sight-threatening disease. Part of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine, NKCF
- Prevent Blindness: Senate FY2022 Appropriations Bill Doubles Funding for the CDC’s Vision and Eye Health Programhttps://modernod.com/news/prevent-blindness-senate-fy2022-appropriations-bill-doubles-funding-for-the-cdcs-vision-and-eye-health-program/2480364/This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee released its proposed legislation to fund programs under the Department of Health and Human Services in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. "As a result of continued Prevent Blindness advocacy efforts, the Senate Appropriations legislation includes
- Stephen D. McLeod, MD, Selected as Next CEO of American Academy of Ophthalmologyhttps://modernod.com/news/stephen-d-mcleod-md-selected-as-next-ceo-of-american-academy-of-ophthalmology/2480346/The American Academy of Ophthalmology board of trustees announced the unanimous selection of Stephen D. McLeod, MD, 57, as the Academy’s next chief executive officer (CEO). Dr. McLeod currently is the Theresa M. and Wayne M. Caygill, M.D. Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Oph