Ophthalmic drug market expected to reach $21.6 billion globally in 2018

New York City—According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Researchthe global ophthalmic drugs market was valued at $16 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach an estimated value of $21.6 billion in 2018. » More

AOA accepting staff as associate members

St. Louis, MO—Approximately 75,000 optometric staff members across the country will have the opportunity to access American Optometric Association (AOA)-member benefits, thanks to a motion approved in 2013 that allows eyecare professionals working for AOA-member ODs to become AOA associate members. » More

VSP launches Health Plan and Public Exchanges Business Unit

Rancho Cordova, CA—VSP Vision Careannounced the launch of itsnew Health Plan and Public Exchanges Business Unit, which focuses on increasing patient access to eyecare providers. » More

Study: IFN-γ blocks CD4+CD25+ Tregs and abolishes immune privilege of minor histocompatibility mismatched corneal allografts

A new study from The American Society of Transplantation and The American Society of Transplant Surgeons suggests HC-matching, in combination with blockade of IFN-y, holds promise as a means of enhancing corneal allograft survival. » More

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