Flapless SMILE procedure provides improved optical quality
February 1st 2014Results of a study comparing matched groups of eyes undergoing myopic correction by small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) or LASIK show that the optical quality was better and the cornea retained higher tensile strength after the flapless SMILE procedure.
Regeneron, Bayer to develop new wet AMD treatment
January 22nd 2014Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer HealthCare have announced an agreement to jointly develop an innovative antibody to the Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor Beta (PDGFR-beta) as a potential combination therapy with aflibercept (Eylea) for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Nicox, Sequenom enter marketing agreement for new AMD test
January 22nd 2014Nicox Inc. has been granted the North American promotional rights to Sequenom Laboratories’ RetnaGene AMD laboratory-developed test for the evaluation of a patient’s risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) disease progression within 2, 5, and 10 years.