Tag Archives: ophthalmology

Sandoz Advances Biosimilar Leadership with EU Introduction of Afqlir for Vision-Saving Retinal Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has launched Afqlir®, its biosimilar to aflibercept, across Europe following European Commission approval in 2024. Equivalent in efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics to Eylea®, Afqlir® provides a lower-cost treatment option for serious retinal diseases such as nAMD, RVO, … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Strengthens Global Eye-Health Leadership Through New Role in Collaborative Community of Ophthalmic Innovation

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has joined the Collaborative Community of Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI), reinforcing its commitment to advancing patient-centered eye-health solutions through global scientific collaboration. By participating in this international network of clinicians, researchers, regulators, industry, and patient groups, the company … Read the full press release

Roche highlights long-term Vabysmo data showing sustained vision gains and lesion control in nAMD and PCV

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced new data at the Euretina Congress in Paris from its AVONELLE-X and SALWEEN studies of Vabysmo (faricimab), confirming the therapy’s strong long-term outcomes for patients with retinal diseases. The AVONELLE-X study, the largest long-term extension … Read the full press release

ZEISS earns CE mark for CIRRUS PathFinder with fully integrated AI decision support for OCT diagnostics

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology has received CE mark approval for CIRRUS PathFinder, an integrated AI decision support tool for optical coherence tomography (OCT). The software, available as part of a new CIRRUS update, leverages deep learning algorithms to automatically … Read the full press release

URSAPHARM Arzneimittel and CEBINA announce partnership to repurpose the antihistamine azelastine to combat COVID-19

URSAPHARM Arzneimittel and CEBINA announce partnership to repurpose the antihistamine azelastine to combat COVID-19

(PRESS RELEASE) SAARBRÜCKEN / VIENNA, 17-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — In the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a large number of pharmaceutical companies are looking for new approaches to combat the pandemic. In addition to vaccines, intensive research and development efforts … Read the full press release

Philips HealthSuite digital platform selected for the development of Alcon SMART Suite ophthalmology care platform

Alcon SMART Suite, powered by Philips’ HealthSuite digital platform, aims to drive innovation in ophthalmology delivering personalized and seamless end-to-end care for cataract patients AMSTERDAM, 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, … Read the full press release