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‘Start Up Nation’ a True Moniker

‘Start Up Nation’ a True Moniker

By Michelle Dalton | February 19, 2020

Israel’s second name is “start-up nation,” and there are anywhere from 50-70 companies developing products for the eye care industry in Israel. From a monetary…

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AbbVie and Allergan Are Going to Be Just Fine

AbbVie and Allergan Are Going to Be Just Fine

By Keith Croes | January 30, 2020

Media coverage of AbbVie’s (NYSE: ABBV) acquisition of Allergan (NYSE: AGN) in June was both bullish and bearish. In our initial coverage, we took a…

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OIS Index Posts a Strong Finish to 2019

OIS Index Posts a Strong Finish to 2019

By Michael Lachman | January 9, 2020

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks made a strong comeback in Q4-2019, following a rough Q3. The index gained 16.2% in Q4, slightly underperforming the…

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OIS Index Outperforms

OIS Index Outperforms

By Michael Lachman | December 4, 2019

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks gained 5.4% in November, following a similar 5.2% gain in October. The index outperformed medical device stocks (+4.3%) and…

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Bausch, Clearside See Gains Post-Deal

Bausch, Clearside See Gains Post-Deal

By Steve Lenier | November 20, 2019

When it comes to the stock market, Bausch Health’s has been rising steadily, up 4.1% in the past month, and on November 13 hit a…

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Private Financing Trends: Ophthalmology Ranks Tenth

Private Financing Trends: Ophthalmology Ranks Tenth

By Steve Lenier | November 7, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Almost $25 billion in venture funds have been raised in just the United States alone over the past 2.5 years to…

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OIS Index Nov. 2019

OIS Index on Positive Upswing

By Michael Lachman | November 6, 2019

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks gained 5.2% in October, posting its first month of positive performance since June. The index lagged the biotech sector…

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Opthea’s Star Brightens for Stakeholders

Opthea’s Star Brightens for Stakeholders

By Keith Croes | October 30, 2019

It’s been a good year for Opthea Ltd., a biotechnology company based in Melbourne, Australia. It’s listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), trading as…

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At OIS: Rarities and Thought Provokers

At OIS: Rarities and Thought Provokers

By OIS Contributor | October 18, 2019

OIS Contributors An eye drop with the potential to fix, albeit temporarily, presbyopia. An artificial endothelial cornea, ready for trial. A neurostimulation device for dry…

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OIS Index Deep in Bear Territory in Q3

OIS Index Deep in Bear Territory in Q3

By Michael Lachman | October 2, 2019

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks posted a miserable Q3 performance, led by the biopharmaceutical stocks in the index. The OIS Index (-12.0%) underperformed the…

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Retina Treatment Beyond Protocol

Retina Treatment Beyond Protocol

By Keith Croes | October 2, 2019

CHICAGO — Optimal treatment of retinal diseases hinges on better understanding in three primary areas, said an expert panel at OIS@ASRS 2019: the disease mechanisms…

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What Has 50 Companies, Four Breakout Sessions, Winning Pitch Winners, and a Keynote Conversation? OIS@AAO 2019

What Has 50 Companies, Four Breakout Sessions, Winning Pitch Winners, and a Keynote Conversation? OIS@AAO 2019

By Steve Lenier | September 25, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Winners of a “Shark Tank” style challenge in cataract/refractive and retina and specialty showcase sessions targeting four themes, including gene and cell…

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