All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Ophthalmology

This uncontrolled pilot study in 12 eyes reports that that high density silicone oil was successful in the treatment of a complex retinal disease problem, a macular hole with a central retinal detachment in myopic patients.  Although this work is exciting for this particular condition, its applications...

1.  A molecule that allows on to stop neovascular armd to form from dry armd 2.  A product with a potentially large  market share compared to the current agents available 3.  A compound that could have a sustained drug delivery module

Bausch & Lomb (BOL) is in a bidding war with a private equity firm (Warburg Pincus) and Advanced Medical Optics (EYE).  AMO's Bid is $10 higher (15% Premium) and appeals to be superior but there is unclear resistance which may lead to its denial.  The implications could significantly impact...

This small study involving 14 patients claims that monovision may help correct presbyopia in cataract patients.  This concept is nothing new as monovision through contact lens, refractive surgery (LASIK) or intraocular lenses (IOLs) has been around for years.  Monovision is only tolerated...

AMO's VISX has about 50% of the excimer laser business.  B&L has the number 2 spot with about 25% of the market share.  A take over by AMO could pose a monopoly in the laser market, that can hinder innovation. 

Custom lasers were unable to achieve monovision in the past since hey capture and treat the whole refractive error of the eye.  The ability to perform monovision in a custom platform will make easier for practices to offer more custom procedures to the 40+ patients, thus translating into higher...

This retrospective study affirms the previous thoughts about amblyopia in children.  Children with bilateral cataracts should have both cataracts removed as soon as possible to minimize the effects of amblopia and maintain normal visual development. The implications for the marketplace for cataract...

This article reveals what has been known on an "anecdotal" basis for a very long time in the arena of ophthalmic correction. While the increasing availability of designs in multifocal implants is a welcome addition to the surgeon's armamentarium, much as it is in the field of contact lens correction...

Misnomer, monovision vs. bifocal. This technique has been in place for years.

Contact lens patients are starting to wonder what contact lens solutions are safe anymore.  After last year's ReNu with MoisturLoc (Bausch & Lomb) worldwide recall due to a fungal infection; and now, Complete MoisturePlus (Advanced Medical Optics) has been recalled worldwide due to an increased...