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FDA approves Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05%. | Ophthalmology Times
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05%, which is is the generic equivalent of RESTASIS 0.05%, a registered trademark of Allergan, an AbbVie company. Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05% is a topical immunomodulator…
EYDENZELT, Celltrion’s biosimilar referencing EYLEA, approved in Canada | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/platinumArt) Health Canada has approved Celltrion’s Eydenzelt, a biosimilar referencing Eylea (aflibercept 2 mg), in both vial and pre-filled syringe format, for the treatment of all indications approved for Eylea, which in the US include neovascular (wet) age-related…
Lotus submits NDA in South Korea for LENZ’s presbyopia treatment VIZZ | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Rawf8) LENZ Therapeutics and Lotus Pharmaceutical announced Lotus has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for the review and approval of VIZZ for the treatment of presbyopia in adults…
Phase 1 trial confirms safety and tolerability of Huons’ dry eye therapy | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) Huons Co, a pharmaceutical subsidiary of Huons Group, received phase 1 Clinical Study Results (CSR) for HUC1-394, an eye drop for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED). HUC1-394 is a peptide-based eye drop for dry eyes,…
Belite Bio releases topline results from phase 3 DRAGON trial of Tinlarebant for STGD1 | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/doucefleur) Belite Bio has released topline results from the global phase 3 DRAGON trial of Tinlarebant in patients with Stargardt disease type 1 (STGD1). According to the company, this marks the first successful pivotal trial in patients with the…
Q&A: As DMEI turns 50, R. Michael Siatkowski, MD, MBA, looks to the future | Ophthalmology Times
R. Michael Siatkowski, MD, MBA, reflects on 50 years of innovation, research, and patient care at the Dean McGee Eye Institute and shares his vision for the future of ophthalmology. (Courtesy of Dean McGee Eye Institute) As Dean McGee Eye…
Clinical Experience and Integration of New Dry Eye Disease Therapies in the Clinic | Ophthalmology Times
The Viewpoints series “Reimagining Dry Eye Management: Targeting Tear Function for Sustained Relief” convenes leading experts in ophthalmology and optometry to discuss evolving perspectives on dry eye disease (DED). Under the moderation of Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS, the panel—comprising Cecelia…
Managing Unique Dry Eye Disease Subtypes in Patients | Ophthalmology Times
The Viewpoints series “Reimagining Dry Eye Management: Targeting Tear Function for Sustained Relief” convenes leading experts in ophthalmology and optometry to discuss evolving perspectives on dry eye disease (DED). Under the moderation of Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS, the panel—comprising Cecelia…
AAO 2025 Takeaways: The new era of glaucoma treatment and surgical precision | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/andrew_shots) Editor’s Note: This content was generated with the assistance of AI. AAO 2025 showcased a powerful convergence of innovation in glaucoma care, emphasizing safer long-term pressure control, improved visualization technologies, and more individualized lens decision-making for complex…
AAO 2025 Takeaways: The next frontier in retinal therapeutics arrives | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Julien Tromeur) Editor’s Note: This content was generated with the assistance of AI. At AAO 2025, the conversation around retinal disease treatment moved decisively toward the future—one defined by senolytic agents, next-generation gene and optogenetic therapies, disease-modifying approaches…