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Tarsus Launches “Don’t Freak Out. Get Checked Out.” Campaign During Healthy Vision Month to Encourage Patients with Demodex Blepharitis to Visit Eye Care Providers

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TARS), whose mission is to focus on unmet needs and apply proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients, starting with eye care, today announced the launch of “Don’t Freak Out. Get Checked Out.”, a disease education campaign designed to encourage patients who may have Demodex blepharitis to visit their eye care provider for an eyelid check. In support of Healthy Vision Month in May, the first of its kind campaign is designed to support patients on their journey to identify the cause of their eyelid discomfort.

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  • Get Checked Out.”, a disease education campaign designed to encourage patients who may have Demodex blepharitis to visit their eye care provider for an eyelid check.
  • In support of Healthy Vision Month in May, the first of its kind campaign is designed to support patients on their journey to identify the cause of their eyelid discomfort.
  • Demodex blepharitis is caused by an overpopulation of Demodex mites, the most common ectoparasites found in humans.
  • “Demodex blepharitis patients often complain of severe discomfort and can be extremely conscious of how their eyes feel all day.

Leading SoCal Healthcare Education Institution Welcomes First Female President and Celebrates 10-year Anniversary as Marshall B. Ketchum University

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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The event welcomed over 200 guests including faculty, students, local dignitaries, family and friends to honor the university’s second president.

Key Points: 
  • The event welcomed over 200 guests including faculty, students, local dignitaries, family and friends to honor the university’s second president.
  • The ceremony was followed by a 10-year anniversary celebration at the MBKU campus, which commemorated the milestone of the university’s expansion and name change in 2013.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Schornack is not only the first-ever female president at MBKU, but also a long-standing faculty member of over 35 years.
  • “Although I initially downplayed the significance of being the first woman president, I now would like to embrace the importance.

SightMD Welcomes Yuchen Liu, OD to its Expert Team in New York

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Yuchen Liu, OD to its expert team.

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  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Yuchen Liu, OD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Yuchen Liu, OD to its expert team.
  • Yuchen Liu, OD is an optometrist dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality of care.
  • When asked what excites her most about joining the SightMD team, Dr. Liu said "I am excited to join SightMD because I'm really excited to serve the community in my second-hometown! "

Prevent Blindness Announces Recipients of the 2023 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, and Rising Visionary Award

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading eye health and safety organization, has announced the recipient of the 2023 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health as Dean A. VanNasdale, Jr., OD, PhD, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Optometry, and Christina Ambrosino, medical student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, as the recipient of the fourth annual "Rising Visionary Award." Both award recipients will present at the 12th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit, to be held as a virtual interactive event, on July 12-13, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Both award recipients will present at the 12th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit , to be held as a virtual interactive event, on July 12-13, 2023.
  • The Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health is presented annually to an individual, team, or organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement of public health related to vision and eye health at the community, state, national, and/or international level.
  • Dr. VanNasdale was selected for this year's Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health for his significant contributions to vision and public health research.
  • For more information on the Prevent Blindness Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, the Rising Visionary Award, or the Focus on Eye Health National Summit, please visit PreventBlindness.org, or contact [email protected] .

American Trucking Associations Awards Old Dominion Freight Line with Prestigious President’s Trophy and the Excellence in Security Award

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Old Dominion Freight Line (OD) was presented with two prestigious awards by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) – the President’s Trophy and the Excellence in Security Award.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line (OD) was presented with two prestigious awards by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) – the President’s Trophy and the Excellence in Security Award.
  • The President’s Trophy is given to motor carriers in the United States with an outstanding safety record – OD was ranked at the top for the “Over 100 Million Miles” category.
  • The Excellence in Security Award is judged by commercial vehicle enforcement personnel and given to one US motor carrier.
  • “This award recognizes both the big and small things we must do to be safe on the highway and in our service centers.

TearRestore Announces First of Its Kind Dry Eye Solutions; Now Available at Target Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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TearRestore , who offers a suite of FDA cleared products that support dry eye relief, today announced its Thermal Mask and Eyelid Wipes will now be available at Target stores nationwide and at Target.com.

Key Points: 
  • TearRestore , who offers a suite of FDA cleared products that support dry eye relief, today announced its Thermal Mask and Eyelid Wipes will now be available at Target stores nationwide and at Target.com.
  • Both products will be the number one recommendation for dry eye by Target’s in-store Optometrists.
  • “To be a brand entrusted by Target and endorsed by Target Optical is a major accomplishment for TearRestore, further proving the superior effectiveness of our dry eye solutions,” says Ken DauSchmidt, co-founder and CEO of TearRestore.
  • The device offers dry eye sufferers consistent heat, the ability to see during treatment, and natural expression of the Meibomian Glands (blinking) throughout use.

Ocuphire Pharma Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2022 and Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of refractive and retinal eye disorders, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 and provided a corporate update.

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  • Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2022 Financial Highlights
    As of December 31, 2022, Ocuphire had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $42.6 million.
  • Revenue during 2022 was derived from the Nyxol License Agreement signed with Famy in the fourth quarter of the year.
  • Net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 was $33.9 million compared with a net loss of $6.3 million in the comparable period of 2021.
  • Diluted net income per share for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 was $1.58 and $0.87 per share, respectively.

WaveFront Dynamics Inc. Launches WaveDȳn® Vision Analyzer

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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At the core of Wavefront Dynamics’ continued innovation is the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor, a technology that has long been used in astronomy to improve the image quality of telescopes.

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  • At the core of Wavefront Dynamics’ continued innovation is the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor, a technology that has long been used in astronomy to improve the image quality of telescopes.
  • Wavefront Dynamic’s founder and CEO, Dan Neal, Ph.D., developed a wide variety of applications for wavefront sensors, including measurement of aero-optic phenomena, the large telescope mirrors used in the James Webb Space Telescope, and silicon wafer metrology.
  • For nearly 30 years, the team has made advancements in wavefront technology to measure and correct imperfections of the human eye, to improve visual performance.
  • “The WaveDyn Vision Analyzer represents our continued commitment to innovation and advancement in wavefront technology,” said Dr. Neal.

TCL Takes the Top 2 TV Brand Spot Globally by Making Mini LED Technology Accessible to Millions

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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HONG KONG, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a global top 2 TV brand and top 1 98-inch TV brand, recently claimed the second-place spot for TV market share in terms of shipment volume, thanks to break-through advancements in its Mini LED technology and its vision that bigger does really mean better when it comes to screen size. According to the latest data, TCL's TV business has seen a 75.7% growth in 65+ inch sales year-on-year, accumulating in the brand rising up the ranks as it continues to make its innovative technology available to the masses.

Key Points: 
  • Realizing the potential of Mini LED technology, in 2019, TCL launched the world's first Mini LED TV to achieved mass production.
  • Testament to the popularity of TCL's advancements in Mini LED technology, the brand has received numerous industry accolades.
  • Two of TCL's XL Collection Mini LED TVs, the TCL 75C935 and TCL 75C835, won CES 2023 Innovation Awards for their innovative ergonomic design and advanced Mini LED display technology, while the TCL 65C835, won the "PREMIUM MINI LED TV 2022-2023" EISA award from the European Imaging and Sound Association for its best-in-class performance.
  • To discover more about how TCL's award-winning Mini LED technology and all the latest Mini LED products, visit www.tcl.com .

TCL Takes the Top 2 TV Brand Spot Globally by Making Mini LED Technology Accessible to Millions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023
CES, TCL, Light-emitting diode, LED-backlit LCD, EISA, OD, Research, The Economist, LED, OLED, Growth, LGP, Television, Video game

HONG KONG, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a global top 2 TV brand and top 1 98-inch TV brand, recently claimed the second-place spot for TV market share in terms of shipment volume, thanks to break-through advancements in its Mini LED technology and its vision that bigger does really mean better when it comes to screen size. According to the latest data, TCL's TV business has seen a 75.7% growth in 65+ inch sales year-on-year, accumulating in the brand rising up the ranks as it continues to make its innovative technology available to the masses.

Key Points: 
  • Realizing the potential of Mini LED technology, in 2019, TCL launched the world's first Mini LED TV to achieved mass production.
  • Testament to the popularity of TCL's advancements in Mini LED technology, the brand has received numerous industry accolades.
  • Two of TCL's XL Collection Mini LED TVs, the TCL 75C935 and TCL 75C835, won CES 2023 Innovation Awards for their innovative ergonomic design and advanced Mini LED display technology, while the TCL 65C835, won the "PREMIUM MINI LED TV 2022-2023" EISA award from the European Imaging and Sound Association for its best-in-class performance.
  • To discover more about how TCL's award-winning Mini LED technology and all the latest Mini LED products, visit www.tcl.com .