By Staff
Friday, July 20, 2018 12:15 AM
FARMINGTON, Conn. and MIDDLETOWN, Pa.—
Horizon Technology Finance Corp. (NASDAQ: HRZN), a leading specialty finance company, has led a $10 million loan facility for
MacuLogix Inc., according to an announcement earlier this week. Horizon, based in Farmington, typically provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science and health care information and services sectors. MacuLogix, a medical device company, manufactures the AdaptDx automated dark adaptometer, a device that allows eyecare professionals to measure retinal function to accurately diagnose age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults, according to the announcement.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 12:15 AM
WICHITA—
Envision has received a $300,000 gift from
The Sunderland Foundation, a group that supports construction projects undertaken by nonprofits in Kansas City and other Midwest markets.
By Staff
Friday, December 22, 2017 12:24 AM
DANBURY, Conn.—
Eschenbach Optik of America has appointed Taron Sutcliffe, currently CFO of the company, as vice president and officer of the Corporation.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 12:21 AM
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—
RxSight Inc. reported this week that the
FDA has approved its Light Adjustable Lens and the Light Delivery Device (LDD) for treating certain patients post-cataract surgery.
By Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
Lighthouse Guild celebrated its move to a new location and unveiled a new logo at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 28.
By Staff
Friday, September 1, 2017 12:27 AM
MASON, Ohio—
OneSight, a global nonprofit organization sponsored and founded by Luxottica, is teaming up with the nonprofit technology firm,
everydayhero, to launch its first global fitness and fundraising challenge.
By Staff
Friday, July 14, 2017 12:18 AM
WICHITA, Kan.—
Envision has received a $5,000 grant from the
Monsanto Fund’s 2017 site grant initiative.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 12:23 AM
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reported Tuesday that its worldwide sales totaled $71.9 billion in fiscal 2016, an increase of 2.6 percent compared to 2015, and its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) totaled $6.73, an increase of 8.5 percent.
By Staff
Monday, January 2, 2017 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—A group of medical researchers expect that more than one-half of the world’s population will have myopia or high myopia by 2050. The projection is based on a meta-analysis of data from 145 studies (dating back to 1995) and covering 2.1 million participants.
By Staff
Monday, December 26, 2016 12:18 PM
DULUTH, Ga.—
National Vision Inc. and
Boys & Girls Clubs of America have been recognized for their effort to provide eyecare to American youth by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation, which has awarded National Vision with the 2016 Retailer Community Support Award.
By Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 12:18 AM
PLEASANTON, Calif.—
CooperVision Inc. has renewed its commitment as a global gold sponsor to
Optometry Giving Sight. The renewal covers three years and is effective as of January 2017.
By Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 12:18 AM
FREMONT, Calif. and PADOVA, Italy—
CenterVue has received 510(k) clearance from the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration for fixation training for its MAIA platform, a technology designed to help patients rehabilitate from vision loss using audio feedback.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 12:18 AM
BRUSSELS—Two optical technology companies are among the 15 finalists that have been shortlisted for the AAL Smart Ageing Challenge prize, which is offering €50,000 for the best innovation that uses the Internet of Things to empower older adults to achieve the quality of life they aspire to, socially and independently.
By Staff
Friday, May 20, 2016 12:18 AM
WICHITA, Kan.—
Envision recently welcomed state, city and county officials, business leaders and donors to its headquarters in downtown Wichita last week for the grand opening of the Gigi and Carl Allen Envision Research Institute (ERI).