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The Upside of the Optometric Channel

Corporate Leaders Explain the Upside of the Optometric Channel

By Karen Blum | February 27, 2019

NEW ORLEANS – Optometry has become a source of big business for ophthalmic companies over the past decade, with about 40 to 60% of sales…

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OIS Index Follows the Stock Market Lower in December

OIS Index Follows the Stock Market Lower in December

By Michael Lachman | January 10, 2019

The OIS Index declined 11% in December, marking the fourth month in a row in which ophthalmic stocks lost value. For the month, the overall…

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Alcon Executives Lay Out a Road Map for after the Spin-off

By Karen Blum | December 18, 2018

With a management team experienced in healthcare and ophthalmology, and market trends like aging increasing the need for ophthalmic care and a rich pipeline of…

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Market Rebounds in November; OIS Index Does Not

By Michael Lachman | December 5, 2018

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks declined by 2.3% in November on the heels of a 17.7% decline in October, failing to participate in the…

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OIS@AAO Has a Record Year; So Does Ophthalmology Sector

OIS@AAO Has a Record Year; So Does Ophthalmology Sector

By Rich Kirkner | November 1, 2018

CHICAGO – A record crowd gathered for the 10th anniversary of OIS@AAO last week in Chicago, and one of the highlights is always the Year…

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OIS Index Follows Stock Market Lower in October

By Michael Lachman | November 1, 2018

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks declined by 17.7% during the October market correction, which saw a 7.5% decline in the overall US stock market…

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The Sweet Six: Recipients of the 2018 Ophthalmology Innovation Awards

The Sweet Six: Recipients of the 2018 Ophthalmology Innovation Awards

By Rich Kirkner | October 25, 2018

The first Ophthalmology Innovation Awards were presented last night at the OIS-X Gala. Here’s a rundown of the award winners. Clinical Innovator: Ike Ahmed, MD…

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The Gems You’ll Find at OIS@AAO 2018

The Gems You’ll Find at OIS@AAO 2018

By Steve Lenier | October 11, 2018

Diamonds are emerging as the new 10th anniversary gift. Here’s a look at a few of gems you can mine at the 10th OIS@AAO in…

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Small Cap Stocks Lead the Way for OIS Index in September

Small Cap Stocks Lead the Way for OIS Index in September

By Michael Lachman | October 3, 2018

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks gave back some of its recent gains in September, declining by 4.1% against an overall flat market backdrop. The…

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OIS Index Follows the Stock Market Lower in December

Glaukos and STAAR Drive OIS Index into Record Territory

By Michael Lachman | September 12, 2018

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks surged to new highs in August, driven by two of the highest-weighted stocks in the index. The OIS Index…

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OIS Index Lags Market Benchmarks in July

By Michael Lachman | August 8, 2018

The OIS Index of ophthalmic stocks declined by 1.1% in July, against a strong overall market backdrop. During the month, the overall US stock market…

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OIS Index Hits New Highs; Two New Companies Added

By Michael Lachman | July 2, 2018

The OIS Index stayed in four-digit territory in June, finishing the month at 1,017 and again outperforming its stock market benchmarks. The OIS Index gained…

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