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- Roche Acquires Spark Therapeutics in $4.8 Billion Dealhttps://modernod.com/news/roche-acquires-spark-therapeutics-in-4-3-billion-deal/2476268/Swiss pharma giant Roche acquired and Philadelphia-based gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics in an all cash transaction worth $4.8 billion, or $114.50 per share. The merger has been unanimously approved by the boards of Spark Therap
- EyeBrain Medical and IDOC Announce Partnership to Bring Neurolens to IDOC Independent Optometristshttps://modernod.com/news/eyebrain-medical-and-idoc-announce-partnership-to-bring-neurolens-to-idoc-independent-optometrists/2476270/IDOC and eyeBrain Medical announced a multiyear partnership to bring neurolens prescription lenses to all IDOC members across the United States. Neurolenses are the first and only prescription lenses that add a contoured prism to bring the eyes into alignment. Contoured prisms have been shown in
- ReNeuron Group Announces Positive Preliminary Data in US Retinitis Pigmentosa Trialhttps://modernod.com/news/reneuron-group-announces-positive-preliminary-data-in-us-retinitis-pigmentosa-trial/2476276/ReNeuron Group announced positive preliminary results in the company’s ongoing phase 1/2 clinical trial of its human retinal progenitor cells (hRPC) cell therapy candidate in retinitis pigmentosa (RP). All three subjects in the first cohort of the phase 2 part of the trial have demonstrate
- RightEye Introduces Functional Vision EyeQ Automated Testhttps://modernod.com/news/righteye-introduces-functional-vision-eyeq-automated-test/2476278/RightEye announced the launch of Functional Vision EyeQ, a first-of-its kind automated test that allows optometrists to quickly and objectively identify functional vision issues that affect a host of everyday activiti
- Bruder Introduces Hygienic Eyelid Solutionhttps://modernod.com/news/bruder-introduces-hygienic-eyelid-solution/2476280/Bruder Healthcare announced the immediate availability of Bruder Hygienic Eyelid Solution, a 0.2% pure hypochlorous acid solution that’s safe for daily, long-term use. This solution contains no alcohol, oil, sulfates,
- College of Optometrists in Vision Development & NORA Issue Joint Recommendation for Optometric Evaluation Following Brain Injuryhttps://modernod.com/news/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-nora-issue-joint-recommendation-for-optometric-evaluation-following-brain-injury/2476285/The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and the Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) issued a joint call-to-action to all healthcare professionals to consider the need for medical and/or functional optometric rehabilitation services for patients who have suffered a
- Ophtec’s Precizon Presbyopic IOL with Continuous Transitional Focus (CTF) Optic Now Patented in the UShttps://modernod.com/news/ophtecs-precizon-presbyopic-iol-with-continuous-transitional-focus-ctf-optic-now-patented-in-the-us/2476299/Ophtec was granted a patent by the US patent office for its Continuous Transitional Focus (CTF) optical design of the new aspheric presbyopia correcting IOL. This new generation of multifocal IOLs for the treatment of cataracts, called “Precizon Presbyopic,” allows patients to experie
- Johnson & Johnson Vision Announces Availability in Europe of Tecnis Eyhance IOLhttps://modernod.com/news/johnson-johnson-vision-announces-availability-in-europe-of-tecnis-eyhance-iol/2476332/Johnson & Johnson Vision announced the launch of its Tecnis Eyhance IOL in Europe. This next-generation monofocal IOL allows patients to experience high-quality vision at both intermediate and far distances. “With the availability of Tecnis Eyhance IOL in Europe, we are proud to deliv
- Clinical Trials Planned for Iris-Recognition-Based Patient Identification Softwarehttps://modernod.com/news/clinical-trials-planned-for-iris-recognition-based-patient-identification-software/2476333/Patientory and UK-based IrisGuard announced a collaboration to combine leading iris biometric technology and healthcare focused PTOYNet blockchain network for enhanced security measures. The HIPAA-compliant Patientory App, which already adheres to strict security requirements, will utilize the be
- USPSTF Reaffirms Advice on Prevention of Gonococcal Eye Infections in Newbornshttps://modernod.com/news/uspstf-reaffirms-advice-on-prevention-of-gonococcal-eye-infections-in-newborns/2476334/The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) continues to recommend that all newborns be treated with a topical antibiotic ointment to prevent gonococcal eye infections, according to a Reuters report. This “A” recom