US regulators have approved the country’s first presbyopia eye drop that adopts pupil constriction to improve near and intermediate vision while maintaining some pupillary response to different lighting conditions. Read more
FDA approves Susvimo continuous drug delivery implant for AMD
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Susvimo implant which delivers ranibizumab continuously, offering patients living with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) an alternative to more frequent anti-VEGF eye injections. Read more
Specsavers Canada wants to open 200 stores by 2024
After announcing its entrance into the North American market earlier this year, Specsavers has set a goal to open 200 stores across Canada over the next three years. Read more
Hoya and Haag-Streit’s new alliance brings one-two approach to myopia
Ophthalmic lens manufacturer Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand and ophthalmic equipment maker Haag-Streit have announced a strategic partnership focused on tackling the global rise of myopia in children. Read more
Silverstone’s optomap-guided OCT improves patient management
Two recent studies have demonstrated the Optos Silverstone device – combining ultra-widefield (UWF) fundus capture with optomap-guided swept source-OCT (SS-OCT) – can improve patient management and impact treatment decisions. Read more
Ivantis to pay Glaukos US$60 million in MIGS patent settlement
MIGS device manufacturer Glaukos has reached an agreement with Ivantis over a patent infringement lawsuit regarding the latter’s Hydrus Microstent for glaucoma. Read more
WCO and CooperVision develop myopia management resource
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and CooperVision have jointly developed an online myopia management resource designed to enable eyecare professionals – regardless of geographic location – to apply a standard of care to manage the condition. Read more
Ray-Ban smart glasses bridge technology-fashion divide
The first generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses from the highly anticipated EssilorLuxottica-Facebook collaboration have been unveiled and are now available in Australia with a $449 price tag. Read more
Oscar Wylee announces Canadian entrance
Australian eyewear retailer Oscar Wylee is expanding into the Canadian market, with its first store opening in Alberta at the end of this month. Read more
MiSight 1 Day contact lens now approved in China
CooperVision has made history in China, with its MiSight 1 Day soft contact lens designed for myopia control now the first indicated product of any type in the socialist republic that may slow the progression of axial length. Read more