Staar Surgical (Nasdaq:STAA) announced that it made a series of changes to realign its leadership structure to better address market needs. The shift atop the company comes around a month after the company laid off more than 100 workers amid challenging market conditions. Lake Forest, California–based Staar, a maker of Implantable Collamer lenses, created a […]
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Bausch + Lomb launches intelligent lens-fitting system
Bausch + Lomb announced today that it launched Arise, its intelligent, cloud-based lens-fitting system, in the U.S. Arise uses cloud-based technology to streamline the orthokeratology lens design process. The system syncs with topographers (a diagnostic tool that streamlines the lens design process) to create precise lens designs in seconds to treat myopia. Lenses designed by […]
ForSight Robotics adds Fred Moll to board, hires R&D VP from Medtronic
ForSight Robotics announced today that it appointed Dr. Fred Moll, co-founder of surgical robot giant Intuitive Surgical, to its board of directors. Moll, considered the “father of surgical robotics,” joins the company as it looks to advance its ophthalmology-focused surgical robot. The company says it’s Moll’s first advisor role for such a technology. Yokneam Illit, […]
Bausch + Lomb won’t sell after engaging with potential buyers
Bausch + Lomb announced today that, after engagement with potential buyers, it has no immediate plan to sell. At the end of 2024, the company issued a statement outlining its plans for a potential separation from parent company Bausch Health. The Vaughan, Ontario-based eye care company announced this in response to a request from the […]
Bausch + Lomb is exploring a potential sale
Bausch + Lomb announced today that, in response to a request from regulatory authorities, it authorized the exploration of a potential sale. The Vaughan, Ontario-based eye care company received a request from the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). It was related to stock volatility and market rumors. Bausch + Lomb stock trades on the New […]
Bausch + Lomb acquires glaucoma treatment company Elios Vision
Bausch + Lomb announced today that an affiliate acquired Elios Vision, developer of a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedure. The Elios procedure uses an excimer laser to treat glaucoma in conjunction with cataract surgery without implants. Bausch + Lomb believes the deal enhances its glaucoma portfolio which already features pharmaceutical and surgical approaches. Compared […]
Johnson & Johnson has a new head of Vision Care
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) announced that it appointed Shawn Millerick as president of Vision Care, Americas. Millerick’s appointment went into effect on Nov. 11, 2024. He holds responsibility for defining strategy and driving growth for the company’s Vision Care portfolio in North America and LATAM. That includes the world’s leading contact lens family, Acuvue. Johnson […]
Science Corp. reports positive preliminary clinical data for BCI implant
Brain-computer interface (BCI) developer Science Corporation today announced preliminary clinical trial results for its Prima retina implant. Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak founded Science, which unveiled its Science Eye BCI platform in 2022. The Science Eye is a visual prosthesis that targets retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), two forms of serious blindness. Science featured […]
Corza launches next-gen microsurgery sutures
Corza Medical announced today at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference that it launched new Onatec ophthalmic microsurgical sutures. The company developed the Onatec needles from highly tempered stainless steel to ensure high bending resistance and durability. Its automated manufacturing process allows for precise needle geometries and accurate grinds. The Westwood, Massachusetts-based company said […]
Horizon Surgical raises $30M Series A for AI-enabled microsurgery robotics
Horizon Surgical Systems announced that it closed a $30 million Series A financing to support its novel surgical robotic platform. Malibu, California-based Horizon aims to advance microsurgery with automated, AI-enabled robotic technology. It plans to use proceeds to advance the development of its Polaris technology platform for eye surgery. Funds could help progress to first-in-human […]
Johnson & Johnson rolls out next-gen intraocular lens
Johnson & Johnson announced today that it expanded the rollout of its latest Tecnis Odyssey presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PC-IOLs). The new full visual range IOL offers a continuous, full range of vision, enabling sight from far, near and in between. It minimzes the need for glasses for those with presbyiopia, according to a news relesae. […]
