Biocon launches Eylea biosimilar launches to US market
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Biocon launches Eylea biosimilar launches to US market

With commercial rights acquired from Santen, YESAFILI (aflibercept-jbvf) is indicated for the treatment of AMD, DME, DR, and macular edema following RVO.
Glaukos completes enrollment in PRESERFLO MicroShunt pivotal study
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Glaukos completes enrollment in PRESERFLO MicroShunt pivotal study

US 510(k) study to evaluate glaucoma drainage device for IOP reduction among OAG patients who failed previous medical and surgical treatment.
Claris Bio raises $118M to advance first-ever LSCD therapy
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Claris Bio raises $118M to advance first-ever LSCD therapy

Financing to support ongoing and planned clinical trials evaluating CSB-001 (oremepermin alfa ophthalmic solution) as a topical ocular biologic eye drop.
Belite Bio presents updated phase 3 data on oral tinlarebant for Stargardt
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Belite Bio presents updated phase 3 data on oral tinlarebant for Stargardt

Findings released at ASRS highlight an 80% reduction in key protein implicated in Stargardt disease after 2 years.
Pediatric cataract surgery carries greater endophthalmitis risk
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Pediatric cataract surgery carries greater endophthalmitis risk

New IRIS Registry data shows risk nearly three times that of adults, signaling a need for tighter perioperative vigilance in pediatric cases.
ICO partners with Deya Imaging on AI model training study
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ICO partners with Deya Imaging on AI model training study

Platform features a patient smartphone app and AI-powered “doctor hub” portal to asynchronously manage and treat anterior segment eye diseases.
EVOQ Technologies receives US patent for mobile retinal function testing
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EVOQ Technologies receives US patent for mobile retinal function testing

Patent protection covers the SmartERG, a full-field ERG/VEP system that delivers visual stimulation and wirelessly records ocular electrophysiological responses.
FDA recalls nearly 12M Rohto cooling eye drop products
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FDA recalls nearly 12M Rohto cooling eye drop products

Agency classifies nationwide Class II recall after identifying several products sold under the Rohto name connected to a potential risk for sterility issues.
Oral health may be key in protecting vision, new findings suggest
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Oral health may be key in protecting vision, new findings suggest

Periodontal disease associated with higher risk of developing eye conditions, adding to growing evidence that oral health may influence overall health far beyond the mouth.
Latest CLI data finds soft contact lens profits surpass glasses
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Latest CLI data finds soft contact lens profits surpass glasses

See Tomorrow initiative’s topline data offers a sneak peek of results from the reported first-ever analysis of CL profitability in the United States.
Adverum reports 5-year extension data on wet AMD gene therapy
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Adverum reports 5-year extension data on wet AMD gene therapy

At ASRS 2026, the OPTIC extension finds a single Ixo-vec injection led to a 87% cumulative reduction in annualized anti-VEGF injections.
FDA forms advisory committee to review Sydnexis's low-dose atropine
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FDA forms advisory committee to review Sydnexis's low-dose atropine

Federal agency to discuss phase 3 clinical data supporting SYD-101 for the treatment of pediatric progressive myopia following NDA rejection.
Leadership watch: RxSight, Exonate tap new CEOs; CooperVision, Lumenis, and OSU fill top roles
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Leadership watch: RxSight, Exonate tap new CEOs; CooperVision, Lumenis, and OSU fill top roles

Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
FDA approves Outlook's LYTENAVA for wet AMD
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FDA approves Outlook's LYTENAVA for wet AMD

The VEGF inhibitor is now the first and only on-label ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for wet AMD treatment.
Researchers identify higher post-cataract TED risk in patients with thyroid disease
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Researchers identify higher post-cataract TED risk in patients with thyroid disease

Patients demonstrate up to 51% higher risk of developing TED in the year after surgery, with hyperthyroid patients facing more than double the risk.
Kowa submits NDA for NCX 470, a IOP-lowering glaucoma drop
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Kowa submits NDA for NCX 470, a IOP-lowering glaucoma drop

Pending FDA review, Nicox’s NO-donating bimatoprost formulation could receive approval and commercially launch by the end of 2027.
Orasis adds free first fill, in-office dispensing for QLOSI
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Orasis adds free first fill, in-office dispensing for QLOSI

Two new access routes let ECPs start patients on prescription-based presbyopia drop, without routing through a direct-to-patient pathway.
iBlink app targets dry eye relief with real-time blink monitoring
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iBlink app targets dry eye relief with real-time blink monitoring

Eye health app seeks to address digital eye strain symptoms via webcam-based tracking and gentle on-screen reminders.
Dompé begins enrollment for phase 3 trial on NAION intranasal therapy
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Dompé begins enrollment for phase 3 trial on NAION intranasal therapy

Intranasal cenegermin takes another step towards being the first FDA-approved treatment for NAION.
Parkinson's leads to reduced contrast sensitivity
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Parkinson's leads to reduced contrast sensitivity

New research suggests Parkinson's disease may impair contrast sensitivity more than standard vision testing reveals.