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- Visioneering Technologies Creates Educational Series for Eye Care Practitionershttps://modernod.com/news/visioneering-technologies-creates-educational-series-for-eye-care-practitioners/2476471/Visioneering Technologies, maker of the NaturalVue Multifocal 1 Day contact lenses, announced the creation of a new educational series for eye care practitioners featuring some of the world’s leading researchers and clinicians, according to a company news release. The first installment of
- Proxy Advisory Firms Back Allergan in Battle with Dissident Shareholder Appaloosahttps://modernod.com/news/proxy-advisory-firms-back-allergan-in-battle-with-dissident-shareholder-appaloosa/2476472/Allergan said Monday that proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis have recommended that shareholders vote for all of the board’s proposals at its annual meeting on May 1, and against hedge fund Appaloosa’s proposal calling for the immediate separa
- Alimera Sciences Appoints Samer Kaba, MD, as Chief Medical Officerhttps://modernod.com/news/alimera-sciences-appoints-samer-kaba-md-as-chief-medical-officer/2476464/Alimera Sciences announced an expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Samer Kaba, MD, as Chief Medical Officer, effective April 4, 2019. “I am very pleased that Samer will be joining us in this new position as he will bring both a physician’s perspect
- Allegro Ophthalmics Appoints Marc Carlson and Rebecca Colbert to Board of Directorshttps://modernod.com/news/allegro-ophthalmics-appoints-marc-carlson-and-rebecca-colbert-to-board-of-directors/2476454/Allegro Ophthalmics announced that two new independent members—Marc Carlson and Rebecca Colbert—have been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors with Ms. Colbert serving as Chairperson of the Board’s Audit Committee. Bringing extensive executive level commercial and financial leadership ex
- James Mazzo Joins Board of Directors at Avellino Labshttps://modernod.com/news/james-mazzo-joins-board-of-directors-at-avellino-labs/2476451/Avellino Labs announced the strategic addition of James V. Mazzo to its board of directors. The partnership will further anchor Avellino Lab’s leadership in developing the science and setting the standard of genetic testing in ophthalmology, according to a company news release.
- Improved Premium IOLs Will Drive Growth in the Global IOL Market Over the Next 5 Yearshttps://modernod.com/news/improved-premium-iols-will-drive-growth-in-the-global-iol-market-over-the-next-5-years/2476449/Innovation in premium lens technology will fuel patient demand in the global IOL market over the next 5 years, according to a Market Scope report. The improved technology will provide better visu
- A Soft Spot for Stem Cells Helps Cornea Healinghttps://modernod.com/news/a-soft-spot-for-stem-cells-helps-cornea-healing/2476436/New research led by scientists at Newcastle University, UK, reveals a potential revolutionary way to treat eye injuries and prevent blindness—by softening the tissue hosting the stem cells which then helps repair wounds inside the body. The team discovered that the simple application of a
- Bausch + Lomb Announces US Launch of Lotemax SMhttps://modernod.com/news/bausch-lomb-announces-us-launch-of-lotemax-sm-0-38-for-treatment-of-postoperative-inflammation-and-pain/2476431/Bausch + Lomb announced it has launched Lotemax SM (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel) 0.38%, indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. The company received final approval by the FDA on February 22, 2019. Lotemax SM is a new gel drop fo
- Higher Calcium Intake Tied to Slower AMD Progressionhttps://modernod.com/news/higher-calcium-intake-tied-to-slower-amd-progression/2479580/Higher levels of dietary and supplementary calcium intake are associated with a lower risk of progression to late age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a secondary analysis of data from a large trial, as reported by Reuters.
- Johnson & Johnson Vision Announces Availability of Acuvue Oasys With Transitions Light Intelligent Technology in the U.S.https://modernod.com/news/johnson-johnson-vision-announces-availability-of-acuvue-oasys-with-transitions-light-intelligent-technology-in-the-u-s/2479584/Johnson & Johnson Vision announced the US availability of Acuvue Oasys with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology. The contact lenses adapt to changing light, helping eyes recover from bright light up to 5 seconds faster, reducing halos and starbursts at night, and delivering more sight w