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Eyewire News: The Podcast

Eyewire News
Alcon
Ophthalmology
Presbyopia
Glaucoma
Eylea HD
Axpaxli
Rayner
Zeiss
Staar Surgical
Regeneron
FDA
Metformin
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Harrow
Wet AMD
Phentolamine
Bausch & Lomb
Vialase
Avisi Technologies
Haag-Streit

Eyewire News: The Podcast keeps listeners updated with the latest information in the ophthalmic field, featuring breaking news from press releases, medical journals, vision publications, and other news sources.

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Latest Episodes

Ocular Therapeutix provides a key update on its NDA plans for wet AMD drug candidate Axpaxli; Thea US launches a first-of-its-kind eye gel for glaucoma; and there were several recent milestones reached in the clinical development of novel drugs for a... more

Johnson & Johnson expands the availability of its latest Tecnis lens; Bayer completes its acquisition of Perfuse Therapeutics, expanding its presence in ophthalmology; and ophthalmic leaders discuss how to navigate the current regulatory environment ... more

An international study examines the link between a popular weight loss medication and wet AMD risk; Heidelberg receives FDA clearance for a Spectralis software upgrade; and Bausch + Lomb launches its latest over-the-counter dry eye relief product in ... more

Oculis Releases phase 3 data for its investigational eye drop for DME; Rayner expands its surgical offerings with the launch of a new OVD; and a biosimilar referencing Eylea is launched in Europe.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Thomas Samuelson
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Carrie Salomon
High-volume cataract surgeon
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Andrew Stewart
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Rob Heller
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Dr. Alan Ho
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Hosts

Kendall O'Connor
Host with coverage across ophthalmology industry news, including Eyewire News and related podcast outlets.
Brianna Clark
Co-host and reporter contributing to Eyewire News coverage, including live event reporting and industry updates.

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Alcon Acquires Staar for $1.5 Billion
Q: Can you talk about acyclidine and the drop's mechanism of action?
Abe Shimopenek explains that acyclidine is a new chemical entity that powers Viz, acting as a pupil-selective meiotic to create a pinhole pupil under 2 millimeters, which increases depth of focus and improves near vision with minimal stimulation of the ciliary body.
Vision Advocacy Leaders Speak Out Against Proposed NEI Cuts
Q: What is the See What Matters campaign aiming to achieve?
The campaign seeks to educate the public and policymakers about the value of NEI and to mobilize public support to preserve NEI's independence, including providing resources for community action and advocacy.
Vision Advocacy Leaders Speak Out Against Proposed NEI Cuts
Q: Why are proponents of NEI independence opposed to moving it into a broader neuroscience institute?
Opponents argue that consolidation would significantly reduce vision-specific research funding and attention, threaten the breadth of ophthalmology-related research beyond neuroscience, and potentially raise long-term costs by diminishing discovery and new treatments.
Vision Advocacy Leaders Speak Out Against Proposed NEI Cuts
Q: Can you provide a brief overview of what the National Eye Institute is and the types of services it provides?
The NEI is the NIH agency dedicated to vision research, spanning from basic discovery to population-level applications that reduce blindness and visual disability, and it supports both extramural and intramural research alongside a broad multidisciplinary approach.
Breaking News from the AAO Meeting in Orlando
Q: How is the commercial rollout being positioned?
Executives suggest a phased commercial rollout beginning in early 2026, with emphasis on education, awareness, and ensuring availability across providers.

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A business-news focused show delivering timely ophthalmology industry updates, including major deals, regulatory milestones, clinical trial results, and strategic shifts across devices, drugs, and services. Episodes frequently feature live coverage from industry events, panel discussions with company executives and clinicians, and context on reimbursement pressures, access, and market dynamics shaping eye care. A distinctive pattern is blending newsroom-style reporting with on-site interviews and practical takeaways for clinics and surgeons, helping listeners understand how big announcements translate into practice and patient outcomes.

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