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Submission of new Drug Application for the treatment of presbyopia
Allergan, an AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) company, announced that it has submitted a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for investigational AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of presbyopia. The FDA is expected to act...
read moreThe Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions announce launch of VisionSAFE
The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announced the launch of VisionSAFE, an initial comprehensive set of health and safety guidelines, policies and resources designed to support a safe experience at Vision Expo East 2021, which is...
read moreOver 90% of vision loss could be prevented or treated, new report finds
A new report published in the Lancet Global Health reveals that over 90% of people living with vision loss globally could be treated with existing, highly cost-effective interventions.The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health is the work of an...
read moreGerman lens maker Rodenstock prepped for sale?
According to the international news agency Reuters the German ophthalmic lens and eyewear maker Rodenstock is being prepared for sale by its private equity owner in a potential 1.5 billion euro ($1.8 billion) deal, two people close to the matter told Reuters. Compass...
read moreEssilor mourns passing of Bernard Maitenaz, inventor of the first Varilux progressive lens
Essilor announced that Bernard Maitenaz, the inventor of the Varilux progressive lens that improved the lives of millions of presbyopes globally and redefined an entire industry, has passed away in his home city of Paris, at the age of 94. Bernard Maitenaz’s...
read morePSI celebrates 50 years!
Practical Systems, Inc. (PSI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary serving the optical industry. Founded by Bill Hernandez in 1971, PSI quickly established itself as a leader of innovative practical systems for labs. Firmly planted in the industry with the AlumaLap,...
read more100% Optical – trade show postponed, virtual event takes place
The organizers of 100% Optical announced the postponement of the 2021 trade show to January 2022. The 2021 event was scheduled for May 8-10 at ExCeL London, having already been pushed back from January 2021. 100% Optical will now take place from Jan. 29-31, 2022 at...
read moreWaveOptics and Luxexcel demonstrate prescription eyewear for Augmented Reality smartglasses
Luxexcel, the technology leader in 3D printed prescription lenses, and WaveOptics, the foremost designer and manufacturer of waveguides and light engines, have collaborated to create an innovative module integrating three of the vital elements required for developing...
read moreMIDO: Visitor registration opens
On 28. January MIDO has opened visitor registration. Buyers, designers, entrepreneurs, opticians, ophthalmologists and professionals in the global eyewear supply chain can register for the forthcoming edition of the show, slated for June 5 - 7, 2021 on the MIDO...
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