SPOTLIGHT -
Two Eye Diseases Could Contribute to Common Blinding Eye Condition
The study could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Forms of Cardiovascular Disease Tied to Blinding Eye Disease
Mount Sinai study is the first to identify that heart attack, stroke and heart failure are linked to a specific type of age-related macular degeneration.
Risk of Degenerative Eye Disease of Aging May Be Reduced by Cholesterol and Diabetes Drugs
According to a study, use is linked to a lower prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in European populations.
Treating Amblyopia with a Hydrogel Patch
According to NEXGEL, the patch is expected be available for ophthalmologists to offer to their patients in the first half of 2023.
BLA Resubmitted for Investigational Ophthalmic Therapy from Outlook Therapeutics Inc.
ONS-5010 is an investigational ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab under development to be administered as an intravitreal injection for the treatment of wet AMD and other retinal diseases.
Varenicline Solution to Be Covered by Key Medicare Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Oyster Point Pharma Inc. announced that the largest Medicare pharmacy benefit manager in the United States will add its varenicline solution nasal spray for the treatment of dry eye.
Expanded Patient Access to Varenicline Solution
Oyster Point Pharma Inc. this week announced the expansion of patient access to varenicline solution (Tyrvaya) nasal spray.
Aflibercept Injection Submission Accepted by FDA
The FDA has accepted the supplemental Biologics License Application of aflibercept injection for review in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
Legislation Introduced to Cut Delays for Bringing Safe Eye Drops to Market
The CLEAR Act would clarify the FDA’s authority to regulate products, including eye drops, after a court decision created unnecessary confusion and turmoil.
Glaucoma and Chronic Kidney Disease Have More in Common than Previously Thought
A team of investigators has found that there is a bidirectional association between chronic kidney disease and glaucoma.
Examining Eye Care Disparities in Diabetes
A University of Houston study found that minorities have fewer eye exams, higher instances of disease.
Depression May Exacerbate Symptoms of Chronic Dry Eye
While investigators have found a link between dry eye and depression, the exact reasons behind the link are not immediately known.
Generic Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion Approved for Dry Eye
Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is indicated to increase tear production in patients with dry eye.
