Pterygium

New Survey Results from Cloudbreak Pharma Highlight Disease Burden, Need for Non-surgical Treatment Options for Underdiagnosed and Undertreated Ocular Disease

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Friday, April 5, 2024

“Simple tasks like putting in contact lenses, applying makeup and using a computer or phone are made significantly more difficult, if not impossible, for those with pterygium.

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  • “Simple tasks like putting in contact lenses, applying makeup and using a computer or phone are made significantly more difficult, if not impossible, for those with pterygium.
  • As ophthalmologists, we need to listen closely to our patients and coordinate with optometrists to fully understand the impact of pterygium.
  • More information about this trial is available here: Safety and Efficacy of CBT-001 Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Pterygium .
  • The survey was designed with multiple-choice questions, rating questions and open-ended questions.2

Woolfson Eye Institute Announces New Location in Snellville, Georgia

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

About LASIK eye surgery and Jonathan Woolfson, MD

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  • About LASIK eye surgery and Jonathan Woolfson, MD
    Jonathan Woolfson, MD, a LASIK pioneer, and his team of surgeons have performed well over 100,000 LASIK procedures.
  • In fact, over 300 eye doctors have entrusted Dr. Woolfson with their own LASIK surgery.
  • Woolfson Eye Institute, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is the Southeast's leading provider for LASIK, oculoplastics, cataract surgery, retina, glaucoma and other eye disorders.
  • WEI has state-of-the-art LASIK surgery centers in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee along with a fully accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center in Atlanta (Permit #: 060-414).

United States $40+ Billion Eyewear Markets, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027F - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 26, 2022

The "United States Eyewear Market, By Product Type, By End User, By Distribution Channel, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "United States Eyewear Market, By Product Type, By End User, By Distribution Channel, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • United States eyewear market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.84% during the forecast period to reach USD40.62 billion by 2027 due to changing lifestyles and growing fashion taste across the country.
  • In the United States, almost 85% of the population uses sunglasses because extended exposure to the sun's UV radiation can cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium.
  • Due to the growing internet penetration in the United States, an increasing share of consumers prefer to purchase eyewear through online channels.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL SUNGLASSES DAY WITH THE VISION COUNCIL ON JUNE 27

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, June 27 is National Sunglasses Day, the annual holiday brought to life by The Vision Council that celebrates the importance of wearing ultraviolet (UV)-protective sunwear and eyewear.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, June 27 is National Sunglasses Day, the annual holiday brought to life by The Vision Council that celebrates the importance of wearing ultraviolet (UV)-protective sunwear and eyewear.
  • As the leading trade association for the vision care industry, The Vision Council encourages everyone to always wear sunglasses when outdoors to protect their eyes from the sun's UV rays.
  • "Sunglasses are as much a health necessity as they are a fashion accessory," said Dr. Justin Bazan, OD, medical advisor to The Vision Council.
  • As the vision care leader in enabling better vision for better lives, The Vision Council positions its members for success by promoting growth in the vision care industry through education, advocacy, research, consumer outreach, strategic relationship building and industry forums.