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- HumanOptics Launches Triva Trifocal IOLhttps://modernod.com/news/humanoptics-launches-triva-trifocal-iol/2478583/HumanOptics announced the European launch of the Triva trifocal IOL for presbyopia correction. The Triva, which received CE Mark approval in February, provides excellent visual results with three focal points—n
- Pfizer Goes Solo on U.S. Shot Distribution, Opting Out of Government Channelshttps://modernod.com/news/pfizer-goes-solo-on-u-s-shot-distribution-opting-out-of-government-channels/2478499/Pfizer had already made it quite clear that it doesn’t need the U.S. government to help distribute its COVID-19 vaccine, should it be authorized by the FDA. Now it’s putting an exclamation point on that declaration, according to a FiercePharma
- Aussie Researchers Identify New Genetic Markers for Glaucomahttps://modernod.com/news/aussie-researchers-identify-new-genetic-markers-for-glaucoma/2479975/Australian researchers said they have identified 40 new genetic markers that increase a person’s risk of developing glaucoma, pointing to improvements in testing and predicting the risks of getting the eye disease, according to a
- Avellino Enters Into Distribution Agreement With Keeler to Sell Genetic Eye Test AvaGenhttps://modernod.com/news/avellino-enters-into-distribution-agreement-with-keeler-to-sell-genetic-eye-test-avagen/2480576/Avellino Lab USA and Keeler have entered into an agreement where Keeler will distribute AvaGen on its US website. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. AvaGen is the first genetic test that helps determine a patient’s risk of keratoconus and the presence
- Remembering Ophthalmic Industry Executive George Marcellinohttps://modernod.com/news/remembering-george-marcellino-vice-president-of-marketing-and-clinical-affairs/2478916/Ophthalmic industry executive George Marcellino, PhD, whose work lead to the development of several new technologies and medical devices, died on February 10, 2021. Most recently, Dr. Marcellino served as vice president of clinical affairs and marketing at Iridex. On its website, Iridex posted th
- Insight Into FDA’s Revised Policy on Antibody Tests: Prioritizing Access and Accuracyhttps://modernod.com/news/insight-into-fdas-revised-policy-on-antibody-tests-prioritizing-access-and-accuracy/2477725/In a blog post on the FDA website, agency leaders outlined a new policy that aims to provide more oversight of COVID-19 antibody tests. The revised policy on antibody tests was written by Anand Shah, MD, Deputy Commissioner for Medical and Scientific Affairs, and Jeff Shuren, MD, Director,
- BVI Donating Personal Protective Equipment to Help Protect the COVID-19 Frontlinehttps://modernod.com/news/bvi-donating-personal-protective-equipment-to-help-protect-the-covid-19-frontline/2477520/In a statement posted on its website, BVI stated that it is repurposing its products and redirecting supplies toward the COVID-19 response. It is also donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to health care facilities in hard hit areas. The statement reads: “COVID-19 is im
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges Members to Immediately Stop Routine Surgical and In-Office Visitshttps://modernod.com/news/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-urges-members-to-immediately-stop-routine-surgical-and-in-office-visits/2477412/Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) stated that all ophthalmologists cease providing any treatment other than urgent or emergent care immediately. The statement posted on the AAO website reads: “We now live and practice in a critically di
- IOT Launches New Corporate Brandinghttps://modernod.com/news/iot-launches-new-corporate-branding/2479870/Optical technology company IOT has announced a change in brand identity as part of an overall strategy to better communicate its culture, values, and approach to market. The new website and social media profiles are designed to help the company share optical knowledge as well as information abou
- New Dates Set for Vision Expo East 2021https://modernod.com/news/new-dates-for-vision-expo-east-2021/2478371/The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announced that Vision Expo East 2021, originally scheduled to take place from March 18–21, will now take place May 25–28, 2021 (Education: May 25–28; Exhibition: May 26–28) at the Javits Center in New York City. The date change r