Cataract Surgical Articles & Analysis
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The company Swiss Advanced Vision (SAV-IOL SA) announced today the launch of LUCIDIS and EDEN, two new intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the cataract surgery, both using the Instant Focus EDOF patented technology. With a brand-new concept, LUCIDIS brings two major achievements for the monofocal market: extending the depth of focus on a monofocal lens while being the first affordable EDOF IOL. Thanks ...
The final study results demonstrated that canaloplasty and trabeculotomy performed as an implant-free minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) using the OMNI® Surgical System in conjunction with cataract surgery significantly reduced unmedicated mean diurnal intraocular pressure (IOP), medication use and daily fluctuations in IOP in patients with open-angle ...
We will build on this momentum in 2022 and continue to execute our three strategic initiatives: (1) converting more Combination Cataract MIGS surgeons to OMNI, (2) developing the $5 billion U.S. Standalone MIGS segment, and (3) pioneering optimal access to effective MGD patient care. ...
The TRIDENT study is a prospective, randomized, multicenter, comparative trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness outcomes, including IOP reduction, for pseudophakic eyes (eyes which had previously undergone cataract surgery) in three study arms: (1) canaloplasty alone using the OMNI Surgical System, (2) sequential canaloplasty followed by trabeculotomy ...
Melbourne, Australia – March 4, 2022 – PolyActiva Pty Ltd, a clinical-stage Australian biopharmaceutical company focused on developing unique biodegradable ocular implants with sustained drug delivery for patients suffering from ophthalmic diseases such as glaucoma, today announced that data from the Phase IIa study of its PA5108 Ocular Implant for the treatment of Primary Open-Angle ...
” While MIGS first entered the market as an implant-based procedure performed only at the time of cataract surgery, the OMNI® Surgical System*, an implant-free MIGS, is now cleared by the FDA more broadly for use not only in combination with cataract surgery but also as a standalone procedure to lower IOP in adult patients with primary ...
Ivantis Inc., developer of the novel Hydrus® Microstent, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device intended to lower eye pressure for open-angle glaucoma patients, today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a pivotal clinical trial evaluating the Hydrus Microstent in patients with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma, without concurrent cataract surgery. Up to 80% ...
Szaronos held various sales, marketing, and strategic management positions of increasing responsibility at Alcon, with leadership experience throughout both the surgical and vision care businesses. His most recent role was as Alcon's Head of Dry Eye Devices, where he launched and managed the company's new business unit. ...
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(NASDAQ: ICCM) (TASE: ICCM) (“IceCure” or the “Company”), developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology, the ProSense System, that destroys tumors by freezing as an alternative to surgical tumor removal, today announced the appointment of Mrs. Merav Nir Dotan to the new position of Vice President, Human Resources. ...
Results from the GEMINI study showed that MIGS using the OMNI Surgical System resulted in a significant reduction in overall mean IOP from baseline, and in a post hoc analysis, a reduction in the variation and amplitude of mean IOP was observed at each diurnal time point evaluated. ...
Ivantis Inc., developer of the novel Hydrus® Microstent, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device intended to lower eye pressure for open-angle glaucoma patients, has announced new data from its five-year HORIZON pivotal trial showing that the Hydrus Microstent lowers the rate of visual field loss by 47% versus cataract surgery alone. The breakthrough ...
Bio-Tissue, Inc., a TissueTech company and pioneer in the clinical application of human birth tissue allografts to promote regenerative healing for ocular surface disease and disorders, announced today that it has entered into a Vendor Agreement with EyePro Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), LLC. As such, GPO members can now take advantage of membership purchasing volume discounts to access ...
Ivantis, Inc., developer of the novel Hydrus® Microstent, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device designed to lower eye pressure for open-angle glaucoma patients, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Glaukos Corporation to settle and dismiss all pending global litigation between them. Under the agreement’s terms, Ivantis has agreed to pay a total of ...
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, MediPrint™ Ophthalmics, an emerging San Diego-based clinical stage eye care pharmaceutical company focused on helping protect sight, announces enlightening findings from its primary market research with optometrists and ophthalmologists related to contact lens drug delivery and its proprietary pipeline of assets. Key learnings from the market ...
Dr. Ken Mandell, Founder and CEO of LayerBio, presented an update on the development of its novel OcuRing-K ketorolac implant for treatment of postoperative pain and inflammation with cataract surgery. To see video, please click ...
Ivantis Inc., developer of the novel Hydrus® Microstent, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device designed to lower eye pressure for open-angle glaucoma patients, announced today the first-ever release of five-year follow-up data from its HORIZON pivotal trial. This significant milestone represents the longest continuous follow-up of a MIGS device pivotal trial and comes on the ...
Ivantis Inc., developer of the novel Hydrus® Microstent, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device designed to lower eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma, is proud to be the recipient of multiple awards and recognition this year for its innovation and excellence in helping to change the standard of care for the world’s 80 million glaucoma patients, as well as its ...
The study was designed to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Hydrus Microstent for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients undergoing planned cataract surgery. Patients were randomized 2:1 to receive cataract surgery plus the Hydrus Microstent or cataract surgery alone. ...
As EndoArt® was designed to impede water permeability to compensate for the reduced efficacy of the endothelial pump, it is applicable to mitigating corneal edema regardless of etiology. From a surgical point of view, the folded implant is inserted into the eye’s anterior chamber through a clear corneal incision, typically around 2.2 mm in length (such small ...
Injectsense, a company focused on sensor-enabled digital health, announced it has received a Breakthrough Device Program (BDP) designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its chronic continuous IOP monitoring system for glaucoma patients. The company’s IOP Connect™ system is based on a long-term implantable sensor, smaller than a grain of rice, that is delivered ...