Recent news on Ophthalmic

ISTA Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Bank of America 2007 Health ...  -  25 May 2007
PR Newswire (press release),ISTA Pharmaceuticals is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company. ISTA's products and product candidates addressing the $3.2 billion US prescription ophthalmic

Novagali Pharma Receives US FDA Orphan Drug Designation for ...  -  25 May 2007
netPR.pl (komunikaty prasowe),Novagali Pharma, an emerging ophthalmic pharmaceutical company, announced today orphan drug designation granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Synergetics USA to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results and ...  -  25 May 2007
Earthtimes.orgSynergetics USA, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets medical devices for use primarily in ophthalmic surgery and neurosurgery and for other healthcare

ZYGO unveils its high-precision optics capabilities  -  25 May 2007
Optics.org,...“We have built and assembled laser-delivery systems for ophthalmic applications that combine the laser and the viewing system. These tend to be very fast

CIGS PV maker HelioVolt gains two VPs to guide manufacturing and ...  -  25 May 2007
Semiconductor Today,Prior to joining HelioVolt, David Bowen was VP of operations and technology at Essilor Laboratories of America, where transitioned its ophthalmic optics

Alembic in talks for acquiring domestic ophthalmic company  -  May 23, 2007
Livemint,...“We plan to enter the ophthalmic segment through an acquisition in this space and we are in discussions to buy a company. The size of the deal could be

Atlanta in a haze  -  May 22, 2007
Augusta Chronicle (subscription),Medical PT | RN needed for fast- paced Ophthalmic Surgery Center. We are looking for an energetic, team player to join our group. No evenings or weekends.

Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Reports a 35% Increase in Net Income ...  -  May 4, 2007
dBusinessNews Sacramento (press release),With over twenty years in the ophthalmic imaging business, the Company has consistently introduced new, innovative technology. The Company, together with

Ophthalmic Imaging Systems sees higher profits  -  May 3, 2007
Central Valley Business Times,Ophthalmic Imaging Systems, a subsidiary of MediVision Medical Imaging Ltd. of Yokneam Elit, Israel, makes ophthalmic digital imaging systems.

AzaSite(TM) (azithromycin ophthalmic solution) 1% for the ...  -  Apr 27, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),AzaSite is azithromycin ophthalmic solution formulated in DuraSite(R), a novel ocular drug delivery system developed by InSite Vision.

Baxter Introduces HYLENEX for Use in Ophthalmic Surgery  -  Apr 27, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),The announcement was made at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) joint

Aspheric laser profile with phakic IOL the future of bioptics ...  -  May 22, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),Dr. Zaldivar gave the Albrecht von Graefe Innovator"s Lecture at the German Ophthalmic Surgeons meeting. According to Dr. Zaldivar, if a surgeon wants to

Fishhook cataract extraction a viable option over phaco, surgeon says  -  May 22, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),At the German Ophthalmic Surgeons meeting, Albrecht Hennig, MD, described his experience in Nepal using the "fishhook technique" he developed for cataract

Baxter’s Hylenex Approved for Use in Ophthalmic Surgery  -  Apr 29, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,The FDA has approved Baxter Healthcare Corporation’s Hylenex (recombinant hyaluronidase human injection) for the ophthalmology market for use as an adjuvant

Ophthalmologists must do more to regulate costs of care  -  May 21, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),Guenter K. Krieglstein, MD, discussed the current general medical situation, particularly in ophthalmology, at the German Ophthalmic Surgeons meeting.

Boobs & Brass set for Whit Friday  -  May 21, 2007
4barsrest.com,Also to date, £1100 has been pledged for the girls to donate to their two charities - Breast Cancer Campaign and the Ophthalmic Ward at Kettering General

Battle of Lewisburg  -  May 20, 2007
Beckley Register-Herald (subscription),Mus...>MORE. Beckley medical office is looking for a full time and part time Ophthalmic Assistant (Medical Assistant). Smoke free off...>MORE.

Group to provide kids with dental, eye care  -  May 19, 2007
The Tennessean,Who's going: About a dozen people with the Hendersonville Rotary and two Volunteer State Community College ophthalmic students.

Zinc Sulfate Syrup (Zinc Sulfate capsule) Information  -  May 18, 2007
American Chronicle,Ophthalmic solution used as mild astringent for relief of eye irritation. Treatment of acrodermatitis enteropathica and delayed wound healing associated

Research and Markets: Get A Full Review Of Alcon's Activities ...  -  May 18, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),In addition, Alcon faces significant competition in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, including competition from other companies with an ophthalmic focus and from

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Statistically Significant ...  -  May 9, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),ISTA Pharmaceuticals is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company. ISTA's products and product candidates addressing the $3.2 billion US prescription ophthalmic

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Statistically Significant ...  -  May 8, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),About ISTA ISTA Pharmaceuticals is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company. ISTA's products and product candidates addressing the $3.2 billion US prescription

VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Announces Presentations at the ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PR Newswire (press release),The trial enrolled over 200 patients at 28 leading medical universities and ophthalmic centers across the country. VisionCare has filed a Premarket Approval

Alcon’s First Quarter Sales Rise 14.3 Percent  -  26 Apr 2007
Business Wire (press release),Sales of glaucoma products increased 16.9 percent, due to growth in sales of the TRAVATAN ® family of ophthalmic solutions and Azopt ® ophthalmic suspension

STAAR Surgical Announces First Quarter Earnings Release Date and ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PR Newswire (press release),About STAAR Surgical STAAR Surgical is a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of minimally invasive ophthalmic products employing

Novagali Pharma appoints Philippe Garcia chief financial officer  -  26 Apr 2007
Antara (press release),Evry (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Novagali Pharma, an emerging ophthalmic pharmaceutical company, announced today the appointment of Philippe Garcia

Novagali Pharma Announces FDA Clearance of IND for US Pivotal ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Nova22007 is a Cyclosporine A ophthalmic product intended to be used to treat patients suffering from moderate-to-severe Dry Eye Syndrome.

Shamir Optical Industry Ltd. Reduces Size of Board of Directors to ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),Utilizing its proprietary technology, the company develops, designs, manufactures, and markets progressive lenses to sell to the ophthalmic market.

Ophthalmic Imaging increases loan to MediVision  -  Apr 23, 2007
MSN MoneyIf Medivision defaults, Ophthalmic Imaging can collect some of its stock owned by Medivision or patents owned by the parent company. As of Dec.

Sirion Therapeutics Announces Clinical Data to be Presented at the ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),The agreement gives Sirion the US rights to develop and market a topical ophthalmic emulsion containing the steroid compound difluprednate for the treatment

Genes Responsible a Blinding Condition Identified  -  Apr 25, 2007
MedIndia,...of the Ophthalmic, Epidemiology and Genetics Service in the department of ophthalmology at Tufts-New England Medical Center and New England Eye Center.

Sirion Therapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Sirion Therapeutics is an ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company poised to compete in the $4 billion US prescription ophthalmic market segment.

Ellex Gains US FDA Approval For 30XL Laser Slit Lamp  -  Apr 24, 2007
Medical Design Online,Adelaide, Australia - Ellex Medical Lasers Limited, a global leader in the design and manufacture of ophthalmic laser and ultrasound systems,

Tonometer Diaton Sales Add to BiCOMs Increased Earnings Report  -  Apr 24, 2007
SBWire (press release),This year's ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, ASOA Congress on Ophthalmic Practice Management, and Clinical and Surgical Staff

Sirion Therapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
Earthtimes.orgTAMPA, Fla., April 16 -- Sirion Therapeutics, Inc., an ophthalmic-focused biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has received orphan drug

Ophtalmis Monaco Signature Of First Letter Of Intend  -  Apr 23, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Professor Joseph Colin, head of the ophthalmic department in Bordeaux (France), specialist of the corneal surface, is the advisor for the OPH-01 project.

Current and Future Developments across the Ophthalmic ...  -  Apr 5, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),An Overview of Ophthalmic Drugs II-19 4. Ophthalmic Disorders: A Freeze Frame II-48 5. FDA Regulations And Approvals II-68 6.

Sirion Series B Raises $45M For Phase III Ophthalmic Bid  -  Apr 9, 2007
BioWorld Online,...developed in the US, and roll them up into one ophthalmic company," he said, although the firm has been developing its own leads in the San Diego lab.

Paradigm Medical Industries Developing New Software  -  Apr 25, 2007
dBusinessNews New Orleans (press release),SALT LAKE CITY -- Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. , a leading innovative producer of ultrasound devices for the ophthalmic and medical industries,

RegeneRx Files IND to Begin Phase 2 Ophthalmic Clinical Trial  -  Mar 30, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),The Phase 2 ophthalmic trial will enroll diabetic patients undergoing vitrectomy surgery who have a small flap removed from their corneas during surgery.

Current and Future Developments across the Ophthalmic ...  -  Apr 5, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),LYON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 5, 2007 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide pharmaceutical market is

Merger of Acuity, Froptix, eXegenics creates new ophthalmic ...  -  Mar 28, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),...according to the release. Opko will also seek to develop diagnostic products that complement its ophthalmic drugs, the release said.

ENT Custom Trays & Ophthalmic Custom Trays are Just Two of the ...  -  Mar 28, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),The specific product segments analyzed are ENT Custom Trays, Ophthalmic Custom Trays, Custom or Basin Kits, Custom Ob/Gyn, General Delivery Kits,

pSivida Managing Director Interviewed for corporatefile.com in ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),This is our first major pharmaceutical company licensing deal and we're free to license this product beyond ophthalmic applications.

pSivida Managing Director Interviewed for corporatefile.com in ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
Business Wire (press release),This is our first major pharmaceutical company licensing deal and we’re free to license this product beyond ophthalmic applications.

Market Report -- In Play (WIRES)  -  Apr 23, 2007
MSN MoneyAlimera Sciences, a privately held ophthalmic pharmaceutical co, and global drug delivery co pSivida Limited (PSDV) announce that enrollment for their Phase

Othera Pharmaceuticals Announces Upcoming Presentation Based Upon ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Othera is designing and developing small molecule products with novel mechanisms of action for ophthalmic and other indications.

Medidur Trial Exceeds 500 Patient Mark In Phase 3 Trial Enrollment  -  Apr 24, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,Alimera Sciences, a privately held ophthalmic pharmaceutical company, and global drug delivery company pSivida Limited announced that enrollment for their

Small company, big dreams  -  Apr 25, 2007
Express Pharma,Today the company boasts of products like irrigation solutions, formulations in ophthalmic and respiratory care, diluents and small volume injectibles.

Sheriff’s deputies conducting DUI patrols  -  Apr 21, 2007
Beckley Register-Herald (subscription),Beckley medical office is looking for a full time and part time Ophthalmic Assistant (Medical Assistant). Smoke free off...>MORE

Two injured in 3-vehicle accident near hospital  -  Apr 21, 2007
Beckley Register-Herald (subscription),Beckley medical office is looking for a full time and part time Ophthalmic Assistant (Medical Assistant). Smoke free off...>MORE. OPPORTUNITY of a lifetime.

Research and Markets: The Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology is a ...  -  Apr 17, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),The Handbook of Ophthalmology is a valuable resource for anyone working with ophthalmic patients. It will be useful for both the trainee and the experienced

MPs pass bill for eye protection law  -  Apr 17, 2007
Daily News - TSN,He said the nation had too few optometrists and ophthalmic opticians, suggesting that more eye disorder specialists should be trained.

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