Australian biotech company Opthea has reported a solid cash position to further advance clinical trials of its lead drug candidate OPT-302 in FY20, as it moves closer to imposing itself on the macular disease market. Read more
New Australian study results add to Ozurdex?s efficacy
A significant Australian study into the effectiveness of Allergan’s Ozurdex implant as a treatment for Diabetic Macular Oedema (DME) has shown positive results consistent with previously published evidence. Read more
Shares soar as Australian AMD drug outperforms Lucentis
Melbourne-based biotech company Opthea has demonstrated that combination therapy involving its lead drug candidate OPT-302 is superior to standalone Lucentis treatment among neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients. Read more
Menicon launches new daily disposable CL
O=MEGA PREVIEW: Menicon Australia will be introducing the newest addition to the Miru family of contact lenses.The company will launch Miru 1day UpSide, the first and only silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lens incorporated with the manufacturer’s Smart Touch technology. Read more
New dry eye treatments unveiled at Good Optical Services stand
O=MEGA PREVIEW: Good Optical Services will display NuLids, a simple at-home dry eye treatment, as well as a new Sterileyes antibacterial feature for the Eye Doctor Hot & Cold Eye Compress product. Read more
Research suggests tears could be used to detect glaucoma
A new research project examining the proteins that circulate in the eye’s fluids has the potential to pave the way for a test to diagnose glaucoma that doesn’t rely on intraocular pressure.
Visioneering Technologies targets $11.1 million in new financing
ASX-listed medical device company Visioneering Technologies (VTI) is aiming to raise up to $11.1 million in new capital after securing fresh commitments from lead investors.
Researchers engineer self-clearing glaucoma drainage device
US biomedical researchers have developed a self-clearing glaucoma drainage device that uses vibration technology to disperse harmful micro-organisms. Read more