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Proposed bill bans contact lens prescription robocalls
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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.
Amgen purchase of Horizon delayed after FTC lawsuit
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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.
AOA responds to Florida's 'Not a doctor' legislation
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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.
FDA warns against use of unapproved amniotic fluid eye drops
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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.
Contamination issues reported at recalled eye products manufacturer
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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.
Sight Sciences wins patent lawsuits against Alcon and Ivantis
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Sight Sciences wins patent lawsuits against Alcon and Ivantis

Company defeats four patent invalidity challenges filed in the United States.
AOA to fight Florida Senate’s ‘Not a doctor’ bill
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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.
What to know about Akorn Pharma's bankruptcy
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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.
FTC warns ECPs of legal action for potential Contact Lens Rule violations
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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.
FDA warns RightEye of violations with vision system
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FDA warns RightEye of violations with vision system

Warning Letter states the RightEye Vision System was falsely branded and adulterated.
Alcon reaches settlement agreement with Johnson & Johnson
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Alcon reaches settlement agreement with Johnson & Johnson

Companies resolve dispute surrounding Alcon’s LenSx laser system.
Court sides with Regeneron in Eylea patent case against Novartis
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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.
Bausch + Lomb to purchase AcuFocus
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Bausch + Lomb to purchase AcuFocus

Deal includes the IC-8 Apthera IOL, the first and only small-aperture, non-toric, extended-depth-of-focus intraocular lens.