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Alcon voluntarily recalls Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF
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Alcon voluntarily recalls Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF

Late last month, the FDA reported a potential risk for fungal contamination associated with one lot of the preservative-free eye drops.
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.
FDA grants ANDA approval to olopatadine hydrochloride for ocular allergy relief
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FDA grants ANDA approval to olopatadine hydrochloride for ocular allergy relief

Generic of Alcon’s Pataday Once Daily Relief is intended for use as an antihistamine to treat itchy eyes.
Tenpoint submits NDA for Brimochol PF for presbyopia
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Tenpoint submits NDA for Brimochol PF for presbyopia

The FDA begins a 60-day review period to determine if the submission for the pupil-modulating eye drop is acceptable.
 FDA rejects Aldeyra's reproxalap NDA for a second time
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FDA rejects Aldeyra's reproxalap NDA for a second time

Agency states the candidate failed to demonstrate efficacy in treating ocular symptoms associated with dry eyes; company plans for a third submission.
OKYO Pharma seeks Fast Track designation for NCP candidate
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OKYO Pharma seeks Fast Track designation for NCP candidate

Designation would give urcosimod (formerly OK-101) an expedited pathway to potentially become the first approved treatment for this orphan disease. 
FDA accepts NDA for Sydnexis's low-dose atropine for pediatric myopia
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FDA accepts NDA for Sydnexis's low-dose atropine for pediatric myopia

Once-daily drop features unique establishing excipient to avoid rapid atropine degradation; may become first eye drop with 3-year shelf-life.
Opus Genetics receives Fast Track designation, reports phase 3 updates for phentolamine solution
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Opus Genetics receives Fast Track designation, reports phase 3 updates for phentolamine solution

VEGA-3 and LYNX-2 trials report completion and near completion of patient enrollment evaluating POS 0.75% for presbyopia and visual loss in low light conditions associated with keratorefractive surgery, respectively.
FDA accepts Aldeyra's reproxalap DED NDA resubmission
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FDA accepts Aldeyra's reproxalap DED NDA resubmission

With a new PDUFA data set for April 2024, the company also announced expansions to its option agreement with AbbVie.
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.