In this episode, Ayesha spoke with H. B. Pierre Simon Jr., MBA, Vice President, Global Head of Marketing, Sight Sciences, about the evolving field of eye care. Sight Sciences is focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for eye diseases like glaucoma and dry eye disease to transform care and improve patients’ lives.
Among some of Sight Sciences devices and technologies include the OMNI® Surgical System, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device indicated to reduce intraocular pressure in adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. The company’s other notable product is the TearCare® System, which has FDA clearance for localized heat therapy in adult patients with evaporative dry eye disease due to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the leading cause of dry eye disease.
Vice President, Marketing
Sight Sciences
Pierre has been in the eye care industry for almost two decades. Prior to Sight Sciences, he was at Alcon for 15 years in roles with increasing responsibility, including Senior Product Manager, Global Franchise. Pierre is also a life influencer and two-time best-selling author. His latest book is entitled ‘Down Thru Love,’ a story about the journey of a young man born with Down syndrome.
In the episode, Pierre discusses some important considerations in the development of innovative new treatments for eye conditions like glaucoma and dry eye, such as working with patients and doctors and having an awareness of both current and future needs. Hear more about Pierre’s work at Sight Sciences and also as an author and speaker.
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