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Popular prescription weight loss drugs linked to uncommon blinding condition

Written by | 14 Jul 2024

A new study led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear found that patients prescribed semaglutide (as Ozempic or Wegovy) for diabetes or weight loss had a higher risk of… read more.

Biocon Biologics obtains FDA approval for biosimilar aflibercept for Yesafili and enters U.S. ophthalmology market

Written by | 9 Jul 2024

Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL),announced that the FDA has approved the Company’s first-to-file application for Yesafili (aflibercept-jbvf), an interchangeable biosimilar aflibercept. Yesafili, a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor… read more.

CHMP positive for Vabysmo (faricimab) marketing authorisation to include the treatment of visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion – Roche

Written by | 3 Jul 2024

Roche announced that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion for the extension of the Vabysmo (faricimab) marketing… read more.

European Commission authorization for Lytenava (bevacizumab gamma) for the treatment of Wet AMD – Outlook Therapeutics

Written by | 20 Jun 2024

Outlook Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of ONs-5010/Lytenava (bevacizumab-vikg; bevacizumab gamma), for the treatment of retina diseases, announced that the European Commission… read more.

‘Smart’ contact lenses could someday enable wireless glaucoma detection

Written by | 11 May 2024

Most people with early-stage glaucoma don’t know they have it, even though early treatment is key to reducing vision loss. While detecting a subtle increase in eye pressure… read more.

Artificial intelligence to be used for the detection of common eye disease

Written by | 25 Apr 2024

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world’s population. This disease can affect many different types of… read more.

Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

Written by | 11 Feb 2024

A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide. Microbial keratitis is one of the most serious… read more.

Study reveals untapped potential to increase eye donations needed for sight-restoring surgeries

Written by | 4 Nov 2023

A new study has found there is significant scope to increase the number of eye donations from patients cared for in hospice and palliative care settings – donations… read more.

LianBio announces topline results from phase III LIBRA trial of TP 03 in Chinese patients with Demodex blepharitis

Written by | 3 Nov 2023

LianBio a biotechnology company dedicated to bringing innovative medicines to patients in China and other major Asian markets, announced topline results from the Phase III LIBRA clinical trial… read more.

New strategy for eye condition could replace injections with eyedrops

Written by | 6 Oct 2023

A new compound developed at the University of Illinois Chicago potentially could offer an alternative to injections for the millions of people who suffer from an eye condition… read more.

Novartis completes divestment of ‘front of eye’ ophthalmology assets

Written by | 3 Oct 2023

Novartis announced that it has completed its divestment of ‘front of eye’ ophthalmology assets to Bausch + Lomb, a global eye health company, in a transaction valued up… read more.

Preterm babies given certain fatty acids have better vision

Written by | 5 Sep 2023

New research from the University of Gothenburg has found that preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function… read more.

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