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FDA released draft guidance to help developers of genome editing human gene therapies use existing scientific knowledge, data and evidence to streamline submissions:

FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Accelerate Development of Gene Therapies Using Existing Scientific Knowledge The FDA released draft guidance aimed at helping developers bring promising gene therapies to patients more efficiently by leveraging existing scientific …

Everest Medicines acquired Greater China rights to Lenz Therapeutics’ presbyopia treatment Vizz from Corxel Pharmaceuticals. LNZ100 is under regulatory review in China:

Everest Medicines Acquires Greater China Rights to Lenz Therapeutics’ Presbyopia Eye Drop Vizz Key Takeaways Everest Medicines acquired Greater China rights to Lenz Therapeutics’ presbyopia treatment Vizz (LNZ100) from Corxel Pharmaceuticals LNZ100…

A meta-analysis of 13 trials found atropine’s effects on accommodation in pediatric myopia control were dose-dependent, with 0.05% and higher linked to meaningful reductions:

International Meta-Analysis Finds Higher-Dose Atropine Linked to Clinically Meaningful Accommodation Changes in Pediatric Myopia Control Key Takeaways A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials found that atropine's effects on accommodation and binocular visio…

Presbyopia care is no longer 'one size fits all'. In the latest EMPOWER installment, Drs. Jacob Lang, Mark Dunbar, and Jaclyn Garlich explore how drops, contact lenses, and combination strategies can be tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and expectations. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/A4PE50ZbSbO

NEI-supported researchers launched ANDI, a free online tool to help eye care providers diagnose and manage amblyopia in children, including treatment and referral guidance:

NEI-Supported Researchers Launch Open-Access Tool to Expand Access to Amblyopia Care for Children Key Takeaways Researchers supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI) have launched ANDI, a free online decision-support tool that helps eye care provi…

Could Demodex blepharitis be impacting your MGD cases? 👁️ Analysis from Drs. Cecelia Koetting and Elizabeth Yeu explores the connection between Demodex infestation and meibomian gland structure and function.

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University of Miami names Pradeep Y. Ramulu, MD, MHS, PhD, as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, effective August 3, 2026: https://modernod.com/news/university-of-miami-names-pradeep-y-ramulu-md-as-chair-of-bascom-palmer-eye-institute/2487312/

Georgia Southern secured nearly $40 million in state funding for Georgia’s first College of Optometry, pending approvals and accreditation:

State Investment to Fund first College of Optometry in Georgia Georgia Southern University has secured nearly $40 million in state funding to advance several transformative projects, including the establishment of the…

Bausch + Lomb has launched Blink Triple Care Preservative Free in the US, a preservative-free dry eye drop in a multi-dose bottle with up to 10 hours of relief:

Bausch + Lomb Launches Preservative-Free Blink Triple Care Eye Drops in the US Key Takeaways Bausch + Lomb has launched Blink Triple Care Preservative Free in the US, offering preservative-free dry eye relief in a multi-dose bottle …