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FDA accepts Lenz Therapeutics’ NDA for presbyopia eye drops
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FDA accepts Lenz Therapeutics’ NDA for presbyopia eye drops

PDUFA target action date on LNZ100 (1.75% aceclidine) is set for August 2025
FDA grants tentative approval for Lupin's Lumify generic eye drops
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FDA grants tentative approval for Lupin's Lumify generic eye drops

Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution, 0.025% is indicated to treat ocular redness due to minor irritations in the eye.
FDA issues warning against unapproved B+L copycat eye drops
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FDA issues warning against unapproved B+L copycat eye drops

Sample testing has identified bacterial contamination from products falsely marketed as a generic formulation of LUMIFY eye drops.
FDA issues new warnings and guidance on OTC eye drops
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FDA issues new warnings and guidance on OTC eye drops

Agency updates consumer tips and recommendations after a busy year of product recalls and warnings.
Initial FDA inspection findings of recalled eye drops manufacturer indicate 14 problems
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Initial FDA inspection findings of recalled eye drops manufacturer indicate 14 problems

Agency reports unsanitary facility conditions and omitted/falsified contamination and sterility test results, among other violations. 
Amazon receives FDA warning for selling 7 unapproved eye drops
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Amazon receives FDA warning for selling 7 unapproved eye drops

Agency cites numerous federal violations and significant public health concerns.
FDA issues warning against use of two MSM eye drops
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FDA issues warning against use of two MSM eye drops

Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops are at the center of the latest recall.
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.
Aldeyra resubmits reproxalap NDA for DED
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Aldeyra resubmits reproxalap NDA for DED

Submission includes recent data from phase 3 dry eye chamber trial supporting the candidate’s acute and chronic activity in reducing symptoms.
FDA sends warning letter to Regener-Eyes for cGMP violations, unapproved new drugs
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FDA sends warning letter to Regener-Eyes for cGMP violations, unapproved new drugs

Agency notes significant and unaddressed concerns pertaining to company’s Regener-Eyes PRO and LITE products following June 2023 inspection.
FDA OKs Palatin's phase 3 DED trials on melanocortin agonist
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FDA OKs Palatin's phase 3 DED trials on melanocortin agonist

Patient enrollment for MELODY-2 and MELODY-3 studies is expected to start Q4 2024.
Lenz Therapeutics submits NDA for presbyopia eye drop
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Lenz Therapeutics submits NDA for presbyopia eye drop

FDA has 60 days to review LNZ100 (1.75% aceclidine) as a pupil-selective and long-lasting therapeutic option.
Aldeyra to resubmit NDA for reproxalap DED treatment
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Aldeyra to resubmit NDA for reproxalap DED treatment

Company plans to initiate a dry eye chamber trial four months after the FDA voiced concerns over the candidate’s clinical efficacy.
FDA approves clobetasol propionate suspension for postop inflammation and pain
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FDA approves clobetasol propionate suspension for postop inflammation and pain

Developed by Formosa with exclusive U.S rights owned by Eyenovia, the novel ophthalmic APP13007 is expected to launch mid-2024.
FDA sends warning letters to 4 eye drop manufacturers, distributors
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FDA sends warning letters to 4 eye drop manufacturers, distributors

Agency cited multiple violations for EzriCare, Delsam Pharma, LightEyez, and Amman Pharmaceuticals.
CDC identifies source of multistate bacteria outbreak due to artificial tears
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CDC identifies source of multistate bacteria outbreak due to artificial tears

Federal, state, and local investigation uncovers origination of nationwide infections and death.
Generic brimonidine ophthalmic solution launches for IOP reduction
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Generic brimonidine ophthalmic solution launches for IOP reduction

Alembic Pharmaceuticals’ generic formulation is indicated to reduce IOP in patients with OAG and OHT.
FDA approves Lupin's BromSite generic equivalent for postop inflammation and pain
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FDA approves Lupin's BromSite generic equivalent for postop inflammation and pain

Company is the first-to-file for generic formulation of bromfenac ophthalmic solution, 0.075%.
FDA grants SPA agreement to Ocuphire for phase 3 trial on phentolamine solution
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FDA grants SPA agreement to Ocuphire for phase 3 trial on phentolamine solution

LYNX-2 study is anticipated to begin enrollment in Q1 2024 for the treatment of dim light or night vision disturbances.
FDA approves ANDA for Lupin's allergic conjunctivitis eye drop
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FDA approves ANDA for Lupin's allergic conjunctivitis eye drop

Generic equivalent to Bausch + Lomb’s Alrex offers a lower-cost alternative for patients.