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- AAO: In-Office Gene Therapy for Wet AMD is Cominghttps://modernod.com/news/aao-in-office-gene-therapy-for-wet-amd-is-coming/2477002/Gene therapy is showing promise for one of the most common causes of blindness. Data presented on Friday show that six patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have, so far, an average of 8 months without the need for continued injections to control a di
- AmblyoPlay Now Offers its Vision Therapy Solution for Lazy Eye in the United Stateshttps://modernod.com/news/amblyoplay-now-offers-its-vision-therapy-solution-for-lazy-eye-in-the-united-states/2476828/AmblyoPlay, a home-based vision therapy solution for children and adults with amblyopia (lazy eye), mild strabismus (crossed or turned eye) or convergence insufficiency (eyes unable to focus together), announced the launch of its software-based vision therapy solution in the U.S. market. I
- New Accessible Products Hotline to Offer Advice on Products for Blind or Visually Impairedhttps://modernod.com/news/new-accessible-products-hotline-to-offer-advice-on-products-for-blind-or-visually-impaired/2476823/Envision has launched a first-of-its-kind Accessible Products Hotline that aims to help consumers with vision loss find products that fit their unique accessibility needs. Funded by a grant from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation, the hotline will be operated by the William L. H
- Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and Vestibular Disorders Asociation Offer New Educational Resource on the Vestibular-Vision Connectionhttps://modernod.com/news/neuro-optometric-rehabilitation-association-and-vestibular-disorders-asociation-offer-new-educational-resource-on-the-vestibular-vision-connection/2476649/Vision plays a significant role in our ability to balance, orient ourselves in space, and process movement of things in our environment. The vestibular (inner ear balance) system and the visual system coordinate with each other through brain pathways in order to control the eyes’ ability to maint
- Alcon Highlights Offerings to Drive Practice Efficiency and Excellence at ASCRShttps://modernod.com/news/alcon-highlights-offerings-to-drive-practice-efficiency-and-excellence-at-ascrs/2476550/At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2019 annual meeting, Alcon announced the expanded Activate Practice Optimization Program and the launch of the Wanda Alcon Inventory Manager radio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner. “Our work is fue
- MANF Therapeutics Receives Notice of Allowance from US Patent & Trademark Office Covering the Use of MANF or CDNF for Ophthalmic Diseaseshttps://modernod.com/news/manf-therapeutics-receives-notice-of-allowance-from-us-patent-trademark-office-covering-the-use-of-manf-or-cdnf-for-ophthalmic-diseases/2476184/MANF Therapeutics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amarantus Bioscience Holdings, is in preclinical development advancing mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) as a disease-modifying treatment for orphan ophthalmological conditions and neurodegenerative diseases. On Tuesday, the
- The Number of Optometric Practices Offering neurolens Contoured Prism Lenses More Than Quadrupled in 2018https://modernod.com/news/the-number-of-optometric-practices-offering-neurolens-contoured-prism-lenses-more-than-quadrupled-in-2018/2479617/Costa Mesa, California-based neurolens announced that adoption of their prescription lenses has grown among US optometric (OD) practices and by year end, 31 states will carry the company’s neurolenses and the neurolens measurement device. neurolenses are the first and only prescripti
- NORA and Concussion Legacy Foundation Offer New Educational Resource on Vision Problems and Symptoms Following a Concussionhttps://modernod.com/news/nora-and-concussion-legacy-foundation-offer-new-educational-resource-on-vision-problems-and-symptoms-following-a-concussion/2479702/Following a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) there is often an interruption in communication between the eyes and the brain. Studies show that at least 50 percent of TBI patients suffer from visual dysfunctions, with one such study finding a 90 percent incidence of post-trauma vis
- Ziemer USA Offers Schedule of Expert Speakers at AAOhttps://modernod.com/news/ziemer-usa-offers-schedule-of-expert-speakers-at-aao/2479757/Ziemer USA will present several ophthalmic experts discussing current topics and trends in the eye care industry at the Ziemer booth (#1056) on Saturday, October 27 during AAO. The schedule of speakers and topi
- CorneaGen Partners With Visiometrics to Offer HD Analyzer, Tear Film Analyzerhttps://modernod.com/news/corneagen-partners-with-visiometrics-to-offer-hd-analyzer-tear-film-analyzer/2479776/CorneaGen will become the US distributor of the HD Analyzer and Tear Film Analyzer from Visiometrics. These diagnostic tools will join Intacs corneal implants and the Kamra Inlay in CorneaGen’s new refractive cornea division. The Tear Film Analyzer quickly identifies dry eye dise