Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

August 2, 2016June 4, 2018

SciFluor Life Sciences to Initiate Clinical Trials for 2 Retinal Diseases

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SciFluor Life Sciences announced that an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now in effect for SF0166 Topical Ophthalmic Solution, ... Read more

February 29, 2016February 29, 2016

New Intraocular Lens for Use in Cataract Surgery Claims to Restore ‘Perfect Vision’

Swiss Advanced Vision, a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes a new generation of intraocular lenses for cataract surgery, recently announced a new product for post-cataract surgery, ... Read more

February 5, 2016February 5, 2016

Treating Myopia May Require More ‘Tailored’ Intraocular Lenses, Study Finds

Myopia, which affects the muscles used to focus the lens of the eye, appears to have clinical implications for “accommodating,” or focusing, intraocular lens (IOLs) implants that help ... Read more

May 26, 2015

European Medicines Agency Committee Gives Positive Opinion On Omidria

Omeros Corporation a company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics, recently announced that the EMA (European Medicines Agency) Committee for Medicinal Products ... Read more

May 12, 2015May 12, 2015

UEMS Survey on Premium IOLs Highlights Need For Uniform Copayment Policies

According to a survey of the European Union of Medical Specialists, copayment rates should consider premium procedures to include extra work, higher skills, more surgeons risks ... Read more

April 30, 2015May 1, 2015

Cataract Surgery More Effective With Horizontal Phaco Chop

Two decades ago, Dr. Kunihiro Nagahara defined phaco chop, a technique that made cataract surgery more efficient. He proposed the use of mechanical energy to disrupt ... Read more

April 14, 2015April 16, 2015

Icon Bioscience Releases Positive Data on Phase 3 Study for Inflammation After Cataract Surgery

Icon Bioscience Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ophthalmic pharmaceuticals based on its proprietary Verisome drug delivery technology, recently announced positive data regarding their Phase ... Read more

April 10, 2015April 10, 2015

Ocular Therapeutix Announces Results For Experimental therapy For Treatment of Post-Surgical Ocular Pain And Inflammation

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. recently announced topline results of their second of two Phase 3 trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of their candidate drug OTX-DP, a compound that releases ... Read more

April 8, 2015April 8, 2015

Utah record of Eye Surgeries for Patients in Need: Charity Surgery Day

On March 28th, Utah eye surgeons provided a state record of more than 30 vision repairing surgeries to low-income local individuals in need of care. Since ... Read more

April 2, 2015April 2, 2015

Anterior Capsule Tear During Cataract Surgery Leads to Poor Clinical Outcomes

According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, anterior capsule tears during cataract surgery may need additional surgical procedures, leading to intraoperative complications and permanent ... Read more

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