The risk of developing one of three serious eye conditions increases by 85% for regular users of common erectile dysfunction (ED) medications such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Stendra, new research has found. Read more
Glaukos commences trials for its third-generation keratoconus therapy
Glaukos has commenced a Phase 2 clinical program for its third-generation iLink therapy designed to treat keratoconus. Read more
Beovu obtains DME indication in Europe
The European Commission (EC) has approved anti-VEGF therapy Beovu (brolucizumab) 6 mg for diabetic macular edema (DME), marking the therapy’s second indication in the bloc. Read more
International Myopia Institute rolls out global survey on myopia management
The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has launched a global practitioner survey on the uptake of myopia management. Read more
Hoya Vision Care and International Myopia Institute announce partnership
Hoya Vision Care and the International Myopia Institute have announced a partnership to promote advocacy and educational efforts to address and manage myopia. Read more
EssilorLuxottica-CooperCompanies myopia specs joint venture ‘comes to life’
The first SightGlass Vision myopia spectacles are starting to reach the market as EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies announce their joint venture has commenced operation. Read more
Kering Eyewear acquires Maui Jim
Kering Eyewear – a global eyewear company whose portfolio comprises Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent and other luxury brands – has signed an agreement to acquire Maui Jim. Read more
New data confirms it’s never too late to start myopia treatment
Data from a six-year multicentre clinical trial confirms that CooperVision MiSight 1 day contact lenses provide myopia control for nearly all children, according to a new peer review paper. Read more
How to stop patients stretching the life of contact lenses
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published Issue 64 of Contact Lens Update, exploring risks associated with lens wear non-compliance and insights to improve patient behaviours. Read more
Exercise shown to provide dry eye relief – study
An international research group has discovered a significant increase in tear secretion and tear film stability after participating in aerobic exercise can be another remedy for relieving dry eyes. Read more