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- Improved Reimbursement for Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) when Combined with Cataract Surgeryhttps://modernod.com/news/improved-reimbursement-for-endoscopic-cyclophotocoagulation-ecp-when-combined-with-cataract-surgery/2477219/Beaver-Visitec International (BVI) expressed support for two new CPT codes and improved reimbursement for ECP when combined with cataract surgery. Up to 1 in 5 patients [1] undergoing cataract extraction suffers from glaucoma, and ECP remains an important option for ophtha
- Gemini Therapeutics Enrolls First Patient in Phase 1 Study of GEM103 for Dry AMDhttps://modernod.com/news/gemini-therapeutics-enrolls-first-patient-in-phase-1-study-of-gem103-for-dry-amd/2477214/Gemini Therapeutics announced it has initiated enrollment in its phase 1 study of GEM103, a recombinant, native Complement Factor H (CFH) for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration. AMD is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the western world—affecting millions of
- AbbVie Announces Leadership Team and Creation of New Business, Allergan Aesthetics, Upon Completion of Acquisitionhttps://modernod.com/news/abbvie-announces-leadership-team-and-creation-of-new-business-allergan-aesthetics-upon-completion-of-acquisition/2477216/AbbVie announced the creation of a new global business, Allergan Aesthetics, and the proposed leadership team for the combined company, effective upon the expected first-quarter 2020 close of the Allergan acquisition. Allergan Aesthetics will operate as a new global dedicated business wit
- The Firmament Group Invests in Three Ophthalmology Practices and an ASC in St. Louishttps://modernod.com/news/the-firmament-group-invests-in-three-ophthalmology-practices-and-an-asc-in-st-louis/2477206/The Firmament Group announced an investment in three ophthalmology practices and an ambulatory surgery center in St. Louis. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Firmament previously invested in practices in Southern Florida
- IrisVision and Samsung Announce Partnership to Bring Clinically Validated Vision Technologies to Over 200 Million Low Vision Patients Globallyhttps://modernod.com/news/irisvision-and-samsung-announce-partnership-to-bring-clinically-validated-vision-technologies-to-over-200-million-low-vision-patients-globally/2477207/Samsung Electronics and IrisVision announced a strategic partnership to roll out IrisVision’s technology worldwide. IrisVision’s vision correction software platform uses the power of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones, XR devices, and mobile AI platform to enable people
- Oxurion Reports Positive Topline Data From Phase 1 Study of THR-687 for Treatment of DMEhttps://modernod.com/news/oxurion-nv-reports-positive-topline-data-from-phase-1-study-evaluating-thr-687-for-treatment-of-dme/2477208/Oxurion has reported positive topline data from a phase 1 study with THR-687, a novel, potent, pan-RGD integrin antagonist for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). The phase 1, open-label, multicenter, single dose escalation study evaluated the safety of a single intravitreal inj
- Laundry Pods Cause Growing Number of Eye Injuries in U.S.https://modernod.com/news/laundry-pods-cause-growing-number-of-eye-injuries-in-u-s/2477198/A growing number of kids are getting chemicals from laundry detergent pods in their eyes, even as ocular injuries from other types of household cleaners steadily decline, a U.S. study suggests, Reuters reported. Nationwide, poison c
- EnChroma Introduces Line of Lenses for Low Vision and Age-Related Eye Conditionshttps://modernod.com/news/enchroma-introduces-line-of-lenses-for-low-vision-and-age-related-eye-conditions/2477199/EnChroma unveiled the “EnChroma Lx Series for Low Vision and Age-Related Eye Conditions,” a product line to address a rapidly growing category of visual challenges worldwide. The new line will be showcased at the Opti Munich 2020 International Trade Show for Optics and Design t
- 10 Best Foods to Protect Your Eyesighthttps://modernod.com/news/10-best-foods-to-protect-your-eyesight/2477196/As we approach the new year and new decade, many of us are focused on a new vision for our lives. But in order to protect the vision we have, experts say that eating certain foods can help us preserve our eyesight and prevent ocular diseases. “Antioxidants have been long known to hel
- Lineage Provides Update on Patient Enrollment in Phase 1/2a Clinical Study of OpRegen for the Treatment of Dry AMDhttps://modernod.com/news/lineage-provides-update-on-patient-enrollment-in-phase-1-2a-clinical-study-of-opregen-for-the-treatment-of-dry-amd/2477194/Lineage Cell Therapeutics announced additional patient data from its ongoing phase 1/2a clinical study of OpRegen, the company’s retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) transplant therapy, for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The first Cohort 4 patient treated using bo