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Proposed bill bans contact lens prescription robocalls
Bipartisan legislation seeks to address patient safety concerns and crack down on online retailer federal requirements.
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Amgen purchase of Horizon delayed after FTC lawsuit
Company agrees to push back the transaction date until September 2023 or later; action is a first for the agency.
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AOA responds to Florida's 'Not a doctor' legislation
Already passed in the state's House and Senate, the legislation is seeking to limit optometrists’ status as doctors and physicians.
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FDA warns against use of unapproved amniotic fluid eye drops
Notification follows letters to Regener-Eyes and M2 Biologics for invalidated DED products on the market.
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Contamination issues reported at recalled eye products manufacturer
FDA officials uncover procedures lacking sterility measures, according to a preliminary report of the investigation.
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Sight Sciences wins patent lawsuits against Alcon and Ivantis
Company defeats four patent invalidity challenges filed in the United States.
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AOA to fight Florida Senate’s ‘Not a doctor’ bill
Legislation is potentially seeking to limit optometrists’ status as doctors and physicians.
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What to know about Akorn Pharma's bankruptcy
Pharmaceutical manufacturer lists over $100 million in debt; closes all U.S. sites and lays off all employees.
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FTC warns ECPs of legal action for potential Contact Lens Rule violations
Cease-and-desist letters have been sent to 24 practices across the U.S.
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FDA warns RightEye of violations with vision system
Warning Letter states the RightEye Vision System was falsely branded and adulterated.
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Alcon reaches settlement agreement with Johnson & Johnson
Companies resolve dispute surrounding Alcon’s LenSx laser system.
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Court sides with Regeneron in Eylea patent case against Novartis
Novartis claimed Regeneron’s Eylea (aflibercept) delivery system was in violation of its patent for Lucentis (ranibizumab), a competing AMD drug.
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