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- Aviceda Therapeutics Raises $207.5 Million to Advance Lead Program AVD-104 for Geographic Atrophy into Phase 3 Testinghttps://modernod.com/news/aviceda-therapeutics-raises-2075-million-to-advance-lead-program-avd-104-for-geographic-atrophy-into-phase-3-testing/2482603/Aviceda Therapeutics announced the closing of a $207.5 million Series C financing to propel the company’s pivotal phase 3 clinical trial for AVD-104, a treatment candidate for geographic atrophy
- Topcon Healthcare Appoints Christian Odaker as Chief Technology Officerhttps://modernod.com/news/topcon-healthcare-appoints-christian-odaker-as-chief-technology-officer/2482599/Topcon Healthcare announced the appointment of Christian Odaker, PhD, to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. Odaker willsupport the company's 'Healthcare from the Eye' initiative, which leverages AI-powered disease detection and management using da
- UC Irvine Scientists Find DNA Damage is Key Factor in AMDhttps://modernod.com/news/uc-irvine-scientists-find-dna-damage-is-key-factor-in-amd/2482569/Accumulated DNA damage in the retina is a key contributor to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and that targeting specific retinal cell types may lead to treatments that slow or stop progression, according to a research team co-led by the University of California, Irvine. The
- Ophthalmic Industry Veteran Scott Hunter Passes Awayhttps://modernod.com/news/ophthalmic-industry-veteran-scott-hunter-passes-away/2482564/Longtime ophthalmic industry leader Scott Hunter passed away on December 3, Neurotech announced. Mr. Hunter was the Chief Commercial Officer of Neurotech, a position he held since January 2023. “The entire Neurotech family mourns this loss. On behalf of the Board of Directors, man
- Alcon Expands TOTAL30 for Astigmatism Offerings with New Parametershttps://modernod.com/news/alcon-expands-total30-for-astigmatism-offerings-with-new-parameters-to-enhance-comfort-and-accessibility/2482553/Alcon announced the availability of expanded parameters for TOTAL30 for Astigmatism. As the first and only monthly replacement Water Gradient toric contact lens, TOTAL30 is designed to deliver a
- Ophtec Receives CE Mark Approval for Artiplus Phakic IOL for Presbyopiahttps://modernod.com/news/ophtec-receives-ce-mark-approval-for-artiplus-phakic-iol-for-presbyopia/2482548/Ophtec announced it has received CE Mark approval for its Artiplus Phakic IOL, which is designed for young presbyopes, typically in their early 40s. The Artiplus lens is designed to provide clear vision at all distances, eliminating the need for reading glasses or other corrective
- Tarsus Appoints Elizabeth Yeu, MD, as Chief Medical Officerhttps://modernod.com/news/tarsus-appoints-elizabeth-yeu-md-as-chief-medical-officer/2482527/Tarsus Pharmaceuticals announced the appointment of Elizabeth Yeu, MD, as chief medical officer, effective November 4, 2024. A distinguished ophthalmologist with more than two decades of clinical experience and leadership, Dr. Yeu has served as Tarsus’ chief medical advisor s
- EyePoint Pharma Announces Positive Interim Results for Duravyu in Phase 2 VERONA Trial for DMEhttps://modernod.com/news/eyepoint-pharma-announces-positive-interim-results-for-duravyu-in-phase-2-verona-trial-for-dme/2482516/EyePoint Pharmaceuticals reported interim 16-week data from its ongoing phase 2 VERONA clinical trial, which is assessing the investigational sustained delivery therapy Duravyu. The therapy, developed for patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), leverages a proprietary bioerodible Duraser
- Alcon to Showcase Latest Innovations at AAO 2024 Annual Meetinghttps://modernod.com/news/alcon-to-showcase-latest-innovations-at-aao-2024-annual-meeting/2482489/Alcon will unveil its latest clinical data and product innovations at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2024 annual meeting. Attendees, including ophthalmologists, surgical staff, researchers, and industry leaders, are invited to visit Alcon at booth #4008 for hands-on demonstrations an
- FDA Approves Bausch + Lomb's enVista Envy Full Range of Vision IOLhttps://modernod.com/news/bausch-lomb-announces-fda-approval-of-envista-envy-full-range-of-vision-iol/2482482/Bausch + Lomb announced that the FDA has approved the enVista Envy full range of vision IOL. The new lens is built on the enVista IOL platform and is designed to offer patients a continuous range of vision while providing excellent tolerance for dysphotopsia.