Organisers of Milan’s eyewear trade show MIDO have announced this year’s event will run in an online format, with the in-person edition not to take place until early 2022.
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Silmo Paris and Vision Expo cancelled; 2021 dates announced
The 2020 international optical events calendar has suffered a double blow in recent weeks after the cancellation of some of the last remaining major trade shows.
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Drug developer hits major milestone with Lucentis biosimilar
A biopharmaceutical company that is developing cheaper anti-VEGF treatments for major global markets, including Australia, has reported positive results from a Phase 3 clinical trial for its Lucentis biosimilar.
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Novartis AMD drug Beovu secures European approval
European drug regulators have followed in the footsteps of their Australian and US counterparts, following the approval of Novartis’ new anti-VEGF therapy.
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Australian CL manufacturer pens long-term deal with Chinese medical firm
Australia’s Capricornia Contact Lens is set to take its specialty products to the lucrative Chinese market after signing a 10-year distribution deal with a major pharmaceutical and medical equipment distributer.
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Commission probes proposed EssilorLuxottica-GrandVision acquisition
EssilorLuxottica has reaffirmed its goal to complete the acquisition of optical retail giant GrandVision within the next 18 months following the announcement of a new investigation by the European competition watchdog.
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Novartis targets Europe for next-generation AMD treatment
Novartis’ new therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) has advanced part-way through the European regulatory process after winning the approval of independent advisors.
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