FDA approves generic version of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion as dry eye treatment
February 4th 2022The FDA has approved the first generic of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis; Allergan) 0.05% single-use vials of eye drops to increase tear production in patients with dry eye disease.
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Heidelberg Engineering supporting Glaucoma/Myopia OCT Phenotyping Consortium
February 1st 2022The GMOPC was established in February 2020 at an inaugural meeting in Los Angeles, California, as an investigator-initiated clinical research study, with Heidelberg Engineering as an industry partner.
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Nanoscope Therapeutics announces FDA clearance of IND for MCO-010 gene therapy in Stargardt patients
January 25th 2022Nanoscope Therapeutics has received IND clearance from the FDA to begin a Phase 2 trial of its Multi-Characteristic Opsin ambient-light activatable optogenetic monotherapy to restore vision in Stargardt patients.
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Studies: Faricimab improved and maintained vision for patients with wet AMD, DME
January 24th 2022Across four studies, about half of eligible faricimab patients were able to go 4 months between treatments, and approximately three-quarters could be treated every 3 months or longer. Two papers published in The Lancet highlight one-year results.
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Partnership develops video game software patented for age-related macular degeneration research
January 21st 2022A partnership that includes BALANCED Media|Technology, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest and Southern Methodist University is seeking a patent for machine learning software for OCT images aids in identity progression and treatment options
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