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- Scientific Data for Novel Adeno-Associated Virus Gene Therapy in Rhodopsin-Mediated Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa Publishedhttps://modernod.com/news/scientific-data-for-novel-adeno-associated-virus-gene-therapy-in-rhodopsin-mediated-autosomal-dominant-retinitis-pigmentosa-published/2479920/Ophthotech announced that scientists at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and University of Florida published proof-of-concept study results on an adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of rhodopsin-mediated autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (RHO-a
- Aerie Pharmaceuticals and DSM Biomedical Expand Collaboration Agreement Focused on Novel Drug Delivery Technology in Ophthalmologyhttps://modernod.com/news/aerie-pharmaceuticals-and-dsm-biomedical-expand-collaboration-agreement-focused-on-novel-drug-delivery-technology-in-ophthalmology/2479966/Aerie Pharmaceuticals and DSM Biomedical reported that they have expanded their collaborative research, development, and license agreement. In July 2017, Aerie announced that it had entered into a research collaboration and license option agreement with DSM for purposes of evaluating the s
- RadianceTx Raises $1 Million First Tranche to Develop Novel Glaucoma Therapyhttps://modernod.com/news/radiancetx-raises-1-million-first-tranche-to-develop-novel-glaucoma-therapy/2479970/RadianceTx announced a $1 million first tranche closing of a targeted $7 million round of financing. The investment will be used to fund development of the company’s Beta Ophthalmic System for delivery of beta irradiation therapy to improve glaucoma surgery outcomes. Validated in three cli
- Researchers Find Novel Structure in the ‘Antennae’ of Light-Sensing Neuronshttps://modernod.com/news/researchers-find-novel-structure-in-the-antennae-of-light-sensing-neurons/2480091/Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine and Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands have discovered that the antennae-like structures on light-sensing neurons, called photoreceptors, have a unique feature not observed in the ‘antennae’ or cilia of other types of cells. The study, pu
- Telescope Implant for End-State Macular Degeneration Now on the Federal Supply Schedule and Available at VA Hospitalshttps://modernod.com/news/telescope-implant-for-end-state-macular-degeneration-now-on-the-federal-supply-schedule-and-available-at-va-hospitals/2480149/VisionCare announced that MellingMedical will distribute the Implantable Miniature Telescope (by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz) to Department of Veteran’s Affairs hospitals, military hospitals, and other federal government healthcare facilities in the United States. MellingMedical provides medical su
- Blanchard Announces Notching Technology for the Onefit Family of Scleral Lenses: Control Peripheral Recesshttps://modernod.com/news/blanchard-announces-notching-technology-for-the-onefit-family-of-scleral-lenses-control-peripheral-recess/2480206/Blanchard Contact Lenses has unveiled their latest design option for its Onefit and Onefit MED scleral lenses. Control Peripheral Recess (CPR) is a manufacturing process that creates
- Camras Vision Announces Completion of $5.7 Million Financing for Novel Glaucoma Devicehttps://modernod.com/news/camras-vision-announces-completion-of-5-7-million-financing-for-novel-glaucoma-device/2480215/Camras Vision has closed on $5.7 million in equity funding to be used to support four clinical trials globally, including a pilot study in the United States, to study the efficacy of the Camras device for the treatment of refractory glaucoma. The funding was made in its
- Imprimis to Feature its Cyclosporine/Chondroitin Sulfate and Non-Opioid MKO Melt Formulations at the Upcoming ASCRS Meetinghttps://modernod.com/news/imprimis-to-feature-its-cyclosporine-chondroitin-sulfate-and-non-opioid-mko-melt-formulations-at-the-upcoming-ascrs-meeting/2480266/Imprimis Pharmaceuticals and its ophthalmology-focused ImprimisRx division announced its participation and related physician presentations at the 2018 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington,
- Nidek Introduces Phantom Open-field Refraction Systemhttps://modernod.com/news/nidek-introduces-phantom-open-field-refraction-system/2485460/Nidek announced the launch of the Phantom Open-field Refraction System. Phantom is an open-field binocular refraction system that eliminates the use of physical lenses entirely—placing nothing in front of the patient’s eyes. According to Nidek, by removing this lon
- Orbis International Appoints Kathleen Sherwin as New President and CEOhttps://modernod.com/news/orbis-international-appoints-kathleen-sherwin-as-new-president-and-ceo/2485326/Global nonprofit organization Orbis International has named Kathleen Sherwin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Sherwin arrives at Orbis with more than 25 years of leadership experience