[EyewireTV] Novartis Buys Xiidra; Expanded Eylea Indication hubs.ly/H0hW7Yx0

Second Sight Medical Products announced that the CMS has finalized its Medicare hospital outpatient payment rate of $152,500 for the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System and the associated surgical implantation procedure for calendar year 2019. hubs.ly/H0fsmJ90

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals announced that five oral abstracts on Yutiq 0.18 mg, the company’s 3-year microinsert for chronic noninfectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye, have been accepted for presentation at the AAO 2018 Annual Meeting. hubs.ly/H0f9-ZQ0

The ASCRS convened a CyPass Withdrawal Task Force to review the data from the COMPASS-XT study and related research and develop an independent physician guidance document associated with the voluntary withdrawal of Alcon’s CyPass Micro-Stent. Read more: hubs.ly/H0dWNSW0

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Compare measurable ranges and capabilities for dozens of #lensmeters. hubs.ly/H0dGPz30

The wide array of #punctalplug sizes, shapes, duration, and materials offers a lot of options for effectivity and comfort. Browse 24 different types of plugs to find the right fit. hubs.ly/H0dGLr20

Alcon Announces Voluntary Global Market Withdrawal of CyPass Micro-Stent hubs.ly/H0dzND_0

For the aichmophobics among us. hubs.ly/H0drs730

Learn how Chris Bender, CRNA, and the team at Vance Thompson Vision have developed their #IVfree approach to sedation hubs.ly/H0dbKCF0

The #HydrusMicrostent received FDA approval this week, adding a new option to the #MIGS armamentarium. Learn more about this device and compare to other in teh category at hubs.ly/H0dpZTs0

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In a push to reduce drug prices CMS allows Medicare Advantage plans to negotiate Part B drug prices and implement step therapy. hubs.ly/H0dkrKB0

The #MKOMelt is a nonopioid, sublingual, compounded formulation for conscious sedation during ocular and other surgical procedures. hubs.ly/H0dbHQf0

Regeneron expanding its discount program for doctors and DTC advertising after Eylea sales fall short of expectations. hubs.ly/H0dg4XL0

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Staar Surgical (STAA) stock value soared after Q2 financial report. "Net sales for the quarter grew nearly 55%... ICL revenue grew 67%, and other products segment, which includes IOLs and injector parts grew 18%." hubs.ly/H0dfH6w0

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Product mentions in @CRSToday, @MillennialEYE, @CollabEye, and @EyewireNews are now linked to the product listing on hubs.ly/H0d9CC50. Click though to find other article mentions and new stories.

What's the deal with "needles?" Do you really "need" them? Perhaps not when using #MKOMelt for conscious sedation. Find out how practices have incorporated #ivfree anesthesia at hubs.ly/H0dbFzj0