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- Volk Optical Releases ClearPod to Address Mask-Related Fogging During Fundus Examinationshttps://modernod.com/news/volk-optical-releases-clearpod-to-address-mask-related-fogging-during-fundus-examinations/2478724/Volk Optical announced the release their newest product, the ClearPod, which aims to solve the problem of mask-related fogging during fundus examinations. This patent-pending design has been created in collaboration with ophthalmologists Bradley Sacher, MD, a cataract specialist, and Jerem
- Samsara Vision Appoints Three New Members to the Board of Directorshttps://modernod.com/news/samsara-vision-appoints-three-new-members-to-the-board-of-directors/2478712/Samsara Vision, a developer of visual prosthetic devices for patients living with late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Jonathan H. Talamo, MD; Tracy M. Valorie; and David Schiff, joining Thierry Clidiere,
- Azura Ophthalmics Announces Primary Endpoints Met in Phase 2 Trial of Investigational Treatment for Contact Lens Discomforthttps://modernod.com/news/azura-ophthalmics-announces-primary-endpoints-met-in-phase-2-trial-of-investigational-treatment-for-contact-lens-discomfort/2478686/Azura Ophthalmics announced topline results from a phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the company’s investigational therapy for the treatment of contact lens discomfort (CLD). The ECLIPTIC study examining Azura’s lead asset, AZR-MD-001, met its primary endpoints by showing statistically significan
- Kerry Solomon First in US to Implant Alcon’s Vivity IOLhttps://modernod.com/news/kerry-solomon-first-in-nation-to-implant-alcons-vivity-iol/2478619/Kerry Solomon, MD, partner at Carolina Eyecare Physicians, Charleston, South Carolina, is the first in the United States following FDA approval to complete surgery using Alcon’s AcrySof IQ Vivity Extended Range of Vision IOL, according to a news release. “The Vivity lens is a remarka
- Stoke Therapeutics Nominates Next Preclinical Target in Genetic Eye Diseasehttps://modernod.com/news/stoke-therapeutics-nominates-next-preclinical-target-in-genetic-eye-disease/2478539/Stoke Therapeutics announced the nomination of OPA1 as its second preclinical candidate. “Based on new preclinical data, we are announcing today the expansion of our pipeline with the nomination of OPA1 as our next preclinical target,” Edward M. Kaye, MD, Chief Executive Offi
- Azura Ophthalmics Raises $20 Million for Registration Studies for Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunctionhttps://modernod.com/news/azura-ophthalmics-raises-20-million-for-registration-studies-for-treatment-of-meibomian-gland-dysfunction/2478445/Azura Ophthalmics announced a $20 million financing to advance Azura’s lead product candidate AZR-MD-001 through a registration study for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Azura’s novel medicines in development are designed to address abnormal hyperkeratinization – the bu
- Fight for Sight and Prevent Blindness Announce Recipient of the 2020 Joanne Angle Public Health Awardhttps://modernod.com/news/fight-for-sight-and-prevent-blindness-announce-recipient-of-the-2020-joanne-angle-public-health-award/2478320/Fight for Sight and Prevent Blindness announced the recipient of the 2020 Joanne Angle Public Health Award as Angela R. Elam, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan. The $25,000 grant was awarded for Dr. Elam’s study, “Engag
- Fauci Offers Defense of Why Americans Can Trust the Approval Process for a Potential COVID-19 Vaccinehttps://modernod.com/news/fauci-offers-defense-of-why-americans-can-trust-the-approval-process-for-a-potential-covid-19-vaccine/2478314/A potential COVID-19 vaccine is likely to approved in November or December, but the announcement of any such vaccine will not be based in any way on a political timeline, infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, MD, said Tuesday evening during The Atlantic Festival, according to a FierceHealthcar
- As Ophthalmology Clinics Reopen, New Questions Aboundhttps://modernod.com/news/as-ophthalmology-clinics-reopen-new-questions-abound/2478093/As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend our professional and personal lives, predicting what the future may hold has become an increasingly difficult task. Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD, wrote a commentary for Medscape News discussing what the
- Algorithm Compares Risk of Cancelled Ophthalmology Appointments Against COVID-19https://modernod.com/news/algorithm-compares-risk-of-cancelled-ophthalmology-appointments-against-covid-19/2478075/The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many ophthalmologists across the US to cancel potentially necessary eye examinations with patients since March. A team, led by Nikhil K. Bommakanti, MD, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, developed a f