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Flanged Fixation: New Technique to Keep IOLs in Place

Flanged Fixation: New Technique to Keep IOLs in Place

By Steve Lenier | May 24, 2017

A new minimally invasive technique for fixation of an intraocular lens (IOL) was presented at two recent retina conferences. At the Retina World Congress in…

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Dry Eye Newbie Xiidra Grabs Large Market Share

Dry Eye Newbie Xiidra Grabs Large Market Share

By Michelle Dalton | May 19, 2017

During the run-up to the launch of Shire’s dry eye drug Xiidra (lifitegrast), it seemed as though everyone was wondering what kind of threat –…

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A Quick Review of Some Updates Delivered at OIS@ASCRS

By Tom Salemi | May 11, 2017

OIS co-chair Gil Kliman, MD, managing director of InterWest Partners, opened last week’s OIS@ASCRS with a rousing look at innovation in ophthalmology. “I’ve never been…

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Co-Chairs Discuss Record-Breaking OIS@ASCRS

By Tom Salemi | May 7, 2017

Nearly 600 people packed the ballroom at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles to make yesterday’s OIS@ASCRS the largest to date. Event co-chairs Emmett Cunningham Jr.,…

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OIS Index Posts Third Straight Positive Month in April

By Michael Lachman | May 1, 2017

In October, we launched the OIS Index, a composite of ophthalmic growth stocks, to track the investment performance of our sector. Our goal is to…

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Eye on Five – April Edition

By Rich Kirkner | May 1, 2017

FDA Green Lights Allergan’s Tear Neurostimulator Allergan has been granted marketing authorization from the FDA for its TrueTear Intranasal Tear Neurostimulator. This is the only FDA-approved…

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Allergan’s Hands-Off Oculeve Acquisition Pays Off

Allergan’s Hands-Off Oculeve Acquisition Pays Off

By Tom Salemi | April 27, 2017

Stanford start-up Oculeve’s fairy tale story finally has a happy ending penned – at least in part – by its acquirer Allergan. On April 25th, Allergan…

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With Positive Phase I/IIa, Opthea Looks to Next Step

With Positive Phase I/IIa, Opthea Looks to Next Step

By Rich Kirkner | April 20, 2017

Coming off word that the Phase I/IIa clinical trial of its novel anti-VEGF candidate for treatment of age-related macular degeneration exceeded expectations, along with positive…

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Gottlieb Brings VC Toolkit to FDA

Gottlieb Brings VC Toolkit to FDA

By Rich Kirkner | April 12, 2017

Soon-to-be FDA commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, MD, is well positioned to understand where the medtech and biotech communities are coming from. He’s been a partner at…

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AXIM Rolls Medical Marijuana Ball in Ophthalmology

AXIM Rolls Medical Marijuana Ball in Ophthalmology

By Rich Kirkner | April 5, 2017

Medical marijuana has quickly gained acceptance as a viable treatment for a variety of health conditions, such as the side effects of chemotherapy, the neurodegenerative…

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OIS Index Tracks Flat US Stock Market and Healthcare Sector Performance in March

By Michael Lachman | March 31, 2017

In October, we launched the OIS Index, a composite of ophthalmic growth stocks, to track the investment performance of our sector. Our goal is to…

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Eye on Five – March Edition

By Rich Kirkner | March 31, 2017

Ora Retained to Develop Cannabinoids for Eye Disease Ora Inc., a global contract research organization that specializes in ophthalmology, took the plunge into medical marijuana…

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