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- Philadelphia Teen Fires Up His 3D Printers to Create Face Shields to Donate to Hospitalshttps://modernod.com/news/philadelphia-teen-fires-up-his-3d-printers-to-create-face-shields-to-donate-to-hospitals/2477516/Louie Beardell was feeling kind of bored, what with his school on spring break and no chance to get outside and play sports with his buddies. He decided to try to save the world. Or one per
- Retina Industry Giants Temporarily Extend Payment Termshttps://modernod.com/news/retina-industry-giants-temporarily-extend-payment-terms/2477512/Genentech, Regeneron, Allergan, and Novartis are extending payment terms in response to the COVID-19 crisis. George Williams, MD, discussed the terms of extended payment by Genentech and Regeneron on a recent episode of New Retina Radio, and the details were confirmed by statements from th
- Vision Expo Announces Virtual Connections Program to Launch in Mid-Aprilhttps://modernod.com/news/vision-expo-announces-virtual-connections-program-to-launch-in-mid-april/2477509/Vision Expo has announced it will launch Virtual Connections, a new program designed to encourage and facilitate conversations and virtual meetings for Vision Expo East 2020 exhibitors and attendees who had registered for the event that was postponed as a result of COVID-19, according to a Vision
- Tatsuya Kaihara Appointed CEO of Santen Inc. and Head of North America Business of Santen Pharmaceuticalhttps://modernod.com/news/tatsuya-kaihara-appointed-ceo-of-santen-inc-and-head-of-north-america-business-of-santen-pharmaceutical/2477510/Santen announced the appointment of Tatsuya Kaihara as Corporate Officer and Head of North America Business of Santen Pharmaceutical. As of April 1, he is also appointed as CEO of Santen Inc. and he will lead the company’s North America business and report to Shigeo Taniuchi, P
- Allergan COVID-19 Response: Program Enhancementshttps://modernod.com/news/allergan-covid-19-response-program-enhancements/2477507/Allergan has announced several program enhancements designed to assist eye care professionals and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include: Lowering copay savings card offerings for Restas
- CAD4COVID: X-Ray Analysis for Quick Triage in Corona Crisishttps://modernod.com/news/cad4covid-x-ray-analysis-for-quick-triage-in-corona-crisis/2477508/Thirona and Delft Imaging launched CAD4COVID, a new artificial intelligence tool that analyzes X-ray images and is intended to support healthcare specialists manage COVID-19 cases. The companies
- Second Sight Announces Employee Layoffs, Intent to Wind Down Operationshttps://modernod.com/news/second-sight-announces-employee-layoffs-intent-to-wind-down-operations/2477503/Implantable visual prosthetics maker Second Sight Medical Products, announced that in response to the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on its ability to secure financing, the company decided to pursue an ord
- SECO International Names Dr. R. Max Raynor as 2021 Presidenthttps://modernod.com/news/seco-international-names-dr-r-max-raynor-as-2021-president/2477497/SECO International has named R. Max Raynor, OD, as the next president. His term began on March 7, 2020, and will last through February 28, 2021. Dr. Raynor officially accepted the honor during the House of Delegates meeting held on Saturday, March 7 at SECO 20/20. “Dr. Raynor has dedicated
- FDA Approves Anti-Malarial Drugs Chloroquine And Hydroxychloroquine For Emergency Coronavirus Treatmenthttps://modernod.com/news/fda-approves-anti-malarial-drugs-chloroquine-and-hydroxychloroquine-for-emergency-coronavirus-treatment/2477496/The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday issued an emergency authorization for experimental coronavirus treatments using chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, anti-malaria drugs touted by President Donald Trump despite inconclusive clinical proof of their effectiveness, according to a Forbes
- How Ophthalmologists Are Changing Their Surgical Routines (Part 2)https://modernod.com/news/how-ophthalmologists-are-changing-their-surgical-routines-part-2/2477491/The global COVID-19 pandemic has closed many ophthalmology practices, while others are changing their operations in a big way. Leading ophthalmologists have shared videos with Eyewire News discussing how the pandemic is impacting their practices and what they’re doing in response.