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- Ophtec’s Preloaded Capsular Tension Ring Ringject Receives Approval in Chinahttps://modernod.com/news/ophtecs-preloaded-capsular-tension-ring-ringject-receive-approval-in-china/2476275/Ophtec was granted CFDA approval for the preloaded capsular tension ring (CTR) Ringject in China. Ringject is a preloaded, single use capsular tension ring designed to be self-loading for surgical convenience. CTRs were originally introduced to strengthen the zonule in eyes with zonular de
- AbbVie’s Humira (Adalimumab) Approved by Health Canada to Treat Pediatric Patients with Chronic Noninfectious Anterior Uveitishttps://modernod.com/news/abbvies-humira-adalimumab-approved-by-health-canada-to-treat-pediatric-patients-with-chronic-noninfectious-anterior-uveitis/2476279/AbbVie announced that Health Canada has approved Humira (adalimumab) for the treatment of chronic noninfectious anterior uveitis in pediatric patients from 2 years of age who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant to conventional therapy, or in whom conventional therapy is inappropr
- MacuLogix Relocates to Larger Headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Accommodate Growthhttps://modernod.com/news/maculogix-relocates-to-larger-headquarters-in-harrisburg-pennsylvania-to-accommodate-growth/2476286/MacuLogix relocated its headquarters from Middletown, PA, to Harrisburg as the company has grown from 12 to 65 employees in the past 3 years, including 25 home office employees supporting its national field-based sale
- UnitedHealthcare Vision Plans Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power Reporthttps://modernod.com/news/unitedhealthcare-vision-plans-rank-highest-in-customer-satisfaction-in-j-d-power-report/2476287/UnitedHealthcare Vision plans tied for highest in customer satisfaction among the nation’s vision carriers, according to the J.D. Power 2018 Vision Plan Satisfaction Report. This marks the fifth time in 6 years that UnitedHealthcare Vision has earned the highest ranking among vision plans.
- Graybug Vision Appoints Frédéric Guerard as Chief Executive Officerhttps://modernod.com/news/graybug-vision-appoints-frederic-guerard-as-chief-executive-officer/2476318/Graybug Vision announced that the board of directors has appointed Frédéric Guerard as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Guerard’s career in the pharmaceutical industry spans over 20 years and includes multiple leadership, strategic, and commercial roles. He joins from Novartis, where he was pr
- GenSight’s Gene Therapy GS010 Fails Second Late-Stage Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Studyhttps://modernod.com/news/gensights-gene-therapy-gs010-fails-second-late-stage-leber-hereditary-optic-neuropathy-study/2476321/GenSight Biologics announced that a phase 3 study investigating a single injection of the experimental gene therapy GS010 failed to improve vision loss compared to sham treatment in patients with 11778-ND4 Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). In the RESCUE study, patients with
- Silgan to Debut Iridya Preservative-Free Multi-dose Eye Dropperhttps://modernod.com/news/silgan-to-debut-iridya-preservative-free-multi-dose-eye-dropper/2476322/Silgan Dispensing will highlight its newest ophthalmic dispensing solution, Iridya, at this year’s Pharmapack, Europe’s dedicated pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery event. Iridya is a next-generation, preservative-free multi-dose, eye dropper that improves on existing technology by
- New US Experiments Aim To Create Gene-Edited Human Embryoshttps://modernod.com/news/new-us-experiments-aim-to-create-gene-edited-human-embryos/2476330/A scientist in New York is conducting experiments designed to modify DNA in human embryos as a step toward someday preventing inherited diseases, according to an NPR
- Zeimer Manufactured its 1,000th Laser at its Berne Production Facilityhttps://modernod.com/news/zeimer-manufactured-its-1000th-laser-at-its-berne-production-facility/2476335/More than 20 years ago, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, based in the Berne Seeland region of Switzerland began providing eye surgeons with high-quality products. The company started with a diamond knife and soon develop
- University of Alberta Scientists Pinpoint a Cause of Pigmentary Glaucomahttps://modernod.com/news/university-of-alberta-scientists-pinpoint-a-cause-of-pigmentary-glaucoma/2476337/An international team of researchers has identified a gene responsible for the onset of pigmentary glaucoma, which may lead to new therapies for the condition. “People who traditionally we wouldn’t think of having glaucoma—young males in their 20s and 30s—are at particular risk