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BVI Medical receives 510(k) clearance FDA for laser endoscopic surgical system for glaucoma

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Sydney M Crago |Modern Retina |Emily Kaiser Maharjan

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to BVI Medical for its glaucoma surgical system, called Leos (Laser Endoscopy Ophthalmic System). Leos is designed to introduce a novel, intuitive Laser ECP procedure that can integrate seamlessly into the surgical workflow. Notably this is the only laser system that lowers intraocular pressure by addressing aqueous humor production in a minimally invasive ab interno procedure.
The OSU College of Optometry awards CooperVision with Neal J. Bailey Optometry Medal for Development

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Jordana Joy

The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Optometry has awarded CooperVision its Neal J. Bailey Optometry Medal for Development.1 The award was presented at OSU’s 2025 Visionary Appreciation Event and recognizes the company for its support of educational opportunities for students, including the funding for a new eye care clinic, according to a news release.
Eyestem Research's phase 1/2a trial results find significant vision improvements in patients treated with Eyecyte-RPE for GA

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Jordana Joy

April 15, 2025By The first 6 patients in the study had an average improvement of 14.9 letters in early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) standard vision tests within 4 to 6 months post transplantation.
Looking to the future of myopia management: Taking a multifaceted approach

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Paul Karpecki |Emily Kaiser Maharjan

The landscape of myopia management is evolving rapidly, with growing global awareness and an increasing arsenal of treatment options. In a recent discussion on the FDA's acceptance of Sydnexis's NDA submission for SYD-101, a non-compounded atropine drop indicated for myopia, Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, emphasized how the perception of myopia has shifted—from a benign refractive error to a serious medical condition with long-term ocular health implications.
Oculis completes enrollment in phase 3 DIAMOND trials for DME eye drop candidate

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Sydney M Crago |Modern Retina

Oculis Holdings has completed enrollment in both Phase 3 DIAMOND-1 (NCT05066997) and DIAMOND-2 (NCT06172257) trials. These trials are investigating the company’s OCS-01 eye drops for the treatment of diabetic macular degeneration (DME) and are designed as pivotal registration studies to support global marketing applications including NDA submission and approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
CRU 2025: Exploring neurotrophic keratitis cases with Dr Melissa Barnett

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Melissa Barnett |Jordana Joy

In their presentation "Neurotrophic Keratitis: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Enhance Patient Outcomes," Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO; Jennifer Li, MD; and Quan Đông Nguyễn, MD, MSc, emphasized the importance of corneal sensitivity testing before any anesthetics, considering various conditions like preservatives, artificial tears, and eye surgeries that can lead to neurotrophic keratitis (NK).
Takeaways from this week in optometry: April 7 - April 11

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Jordana Joy

Takeaways from this week in optometry: April 7 - April 11Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of April 7-April 11. Want more insights like this? Subscribe to Optometry Times and get clinical pearls and practice tips delivered straight to your inbox.
CLI publishes video series to educate new soft contact lens wearers

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Jordana Joy

The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has published a 3-part video series to provide educational tips for new soft contact lens patients about healthy wear and care behaviors.1 The series features CLI Visionaries, who provide professional perspectives on best practices and highlight the EASY (Eyes, Awareness, Safety & You) Way program, according to a news release.
CRU 2025: Rethinking first-line glaucoma therapy

2 weeks ago | optometrytimes.com | Jordana Joy

Deborah Ristvedt, DO, and Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO, encouraged optometrists and ophthalmologists alike to rethink drops as the first-line therapy for patients with glaucoma in their CRU 2025 presentation “MIGS and DIGS: Glaucoma Devices and Surgery.”1 Presented on March 30 in Napa, California, the presentation overviewed the importance of interventional glaucoma, which prioritizes a proactive vs a reactive approach to prevent disease progression by utilizing early procedural intervention.
Optimism persists among eye care providers despite looming tariffs

2 weeks ago | optometrytimes.com | Jordana Joy

A recent report conducted by The Vision Council has found that despite recent tariff rollouts and inflation, eye care providers are somewhat optimistic about the industry’s future.1 The report, Provider inSights Q3-Q4 2024, highlights providers’ expectations and the perceived impact of economic factors including tariffs, inflation, staffing and hiring, and technological integration including telehealth and artificial intelligence, according to a news release.