Lumigan X EU Committee Recomendation
October 27, 2009
EU committee backs marketing approval of Lumigan | www.pharmabiz.com
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Union has recommended granting a Marketing Authorization for a new version of Allergan's Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution). This new version will be marketed as Lumigan-X after approval. Lumigan X offers Allergan a new formulation to compete against generic versions of its glaucoma drug Lumigan after patent protection for Lumigan expires shortly.There will be very limited demand for Lumigan-X.
Contact Lens Nirvana: Hyperpermeable One Day
October 2, 2009
Hobby assists Irish strategy | www.opticianonline.net
This article describes resources being put into place to mass produce the first commercially available silicon hydrogel one day disposable contact lens in the USA by Johnson & Johnson's Vistakon division.
Alcon, Novartis (Ciba Vision), Astra-Zeneca working on ocular medications?
July 23, 2009
Alcon Signs Agreement With AstraZeneca On Eye Drug Development | www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com
This agreement seems to allow Alcon Laboratories, Inc and Astra-Zeneca to work together to produce ocular medications. What it doesn't say is that they can also use Ciba Vision's resources in the near future.
A drop in the price of OTC allergy eye drops?
July 5, 2009
Sun Pharmaceutical gets tentative nod from USFDA for ‘Optivar Solution’ | Top News | www.topnews.in
By adding a third OTC antihistamine eye drop to the mix the price competition should make the cost to the consumer decrease.
Laser Vision Correction for Presbyopia is here!
April 6, 2009
Presbyopic laser vision correction reduces spectacle dependence in pseudophakes | www.modernmedicine.com
The missing element in LVC today is real multifocal correction to deal with a the large population of baby boomers that are finding a need for a different correction for distance vision than near vision(most people over 40 years of age). As of now we have only two options for adults: 1) two eyes corrected for distance vision and reading glasses or 2) mono-vision, one eye corrected for near, and the other corrected for distance vision. We currently have the ability to create mulitfocal spectacle lenses, and multifocal contact lenses. Johnson & Johnson's Vistakon just released a new Acuvue for Presbyopia in March 2009, CooperVision and Bausch & Lomb have both had multifocal contact lenses for years.
Will contact lens solutions cost more to ship and store?
November 13, 2008
Eye Infection Epidemic Traced To Reduced Antifungal Properties Of Contact Lens Solution In High Temperatures | www.medicalnewstoday.com
A new study in Archives of Ophthalmology, November 2008 indicates that a reason for the large number of infections from Bausch & Lomb's Renu Moisture Loc solution was due to poor temperature control reducing antifungal and antimicrobial efficacy.
Lasik, Pharma, and Cataracts...are they recession proof?
November 4, 2008
Value Stocks in the Eye of the Storm? | news.morningstar.com
The article goes into the four major eye care markets that have a mix of reimbursed, and consumer driven areas. It describes the issues I face as a provider of these products.
A new lens for computer users?
October 6, 2008
PixelOptics focuses on new lens | www.roanoke.com
This eyeglass lens designer, Ron Blum has created a new type of Progressive Addition Lens about 6 years ago. It created a new market in Ultra-Premium lenses. Now he is attempting to create a new lens for computer users. I look forward to its introduction next month, and to the creation of new profit opportunity from selling his new design.
Working with Silcione Hydrogels is not easy!
September 22, 2008
Ahead of the Bell: Cooper Cos. | www.forbes.com
This article mentions two major contact lens manufacturers, CooperVision and Vistakon (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), with difficulties actually making silicone hydrogel contact lenses that can be sold successfully.
A new Contact Lens material by 2009?
September 22, 2008
Ocutec wins backing for contact lens venture | www.theherald.co.uk
A new material that is easier to produce contact lenses with may decrease the cost of producing contact lenses. A major difficulty in producing today's silicone hydrogels is production costs.
What is potential future for Sequenom in prenatal testing.
November 9, 2009
November 7, 2009
Express Scripts feeling Growing Pains
October 29, 2009
CDC Outlines H1N1 Test Guidelines
October 8, 2009
Why Health Care Costs Keep Rising—And What to Do About It
September 13, 2009