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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 clears Harrow's IND to initiate phase 3 trial on TRIESENCE
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FDA clears Harrow's IND to initiate phase 3 trial on TRIESENCE

Study to kick off in Q1 2026, supporting expansion of corticosteroid’s on-label usage for postop inflammation and pain among all cataract surgery patients.
 FDA accepts sNDA of phentolamine 0.75% for presbyopia
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FDA accepts sNDA of phentolamine 0.75% for presbyopia

Already FDA-approved and commercially available as RYZUMVI, the eye drop has been assigned a PDUFA date of Oct. 17, 2026.
Nicox reports positive pre-NDA FDA meeting for IOP-lowering drop
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Nicox reports positive pre-NDA FDA meeting for IOP-lowering drop

NO-donating bimatoprost formulation remains on track for a summer 2026 new drug application submission.
FDA clears Cloudbreak Pharma's IND for phase 2 presbyopia drop trials
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FDA clears Cloudbreak Pharma's IND for phase 2 presbyopia drop trials

Clearance green lights advancement of CBT-199, an ophthalmic emulsion with a proprietary, water-free formulation and parasympathomimetic miotic agent.
FDA approves Tenpoint's YUVEZZI as first dual-agent presbyopia drop
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FDA approves Tenpoint's YUVEZZI as first dual-agent presbyopia drop

First and only combination drop of carbachol and brimonidine tartrate achieves miosis within 30 minutes and lasts up to 10 hours following once-daily dosing.
FDA approves Alembic's difluprednate 0.05% generic
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FDA approves Alembic's difluprednate 0.05% generic

Generic version of Sandoz’s Durezol is indicated for postop pain and inflammation as well as endogenous anterior uveitis.
FDA approves Gland Pharma's OTC Extra Strength Pataday generic
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FDA approves Gland Pharma's OTC Extra Strength Pataday generic

Olopatadine HCl ophthalmic solution 0.7% is indicated to temporarily relieve itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, and dander for 24 hours.
FDA extends reproxalap's PDUFA to March 2026
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FDA extends reproxalap's PDUFA to March 2026

Updated target action date applies to Aldeyra’s third NDA submission of the investigational DED eye drop.
Cloudbreak advances vascularized pinguecula eye drop to phase 3 trials
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Cloudbreak advances vascularized pinguecula eye drop to phase 3 trials

Company’s investigational multi-kinase inhibitor targeting VEGFs and PD-GFRs met phase 2 primary endpoint of conjunctival hyperemia earlier this year
FDA approves Alembic Pharma's loteprednol etabonate and tobramycin ophthalmic suspension
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FDA approves Alembic Pharma's loteprednol etabonate and tobramycin ophthalmic suspension

Generic of Bausch + Lomb’s ZYLET for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions qualifies for 6 months of market exclusivity once commercially launched.
Amneal receives FDA approval for Restasis generic
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Amneal receives FDA approval for Restasis generic

Generic version of Allergan’s cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05% eye drop for dry eye is the second to receive U.S. regulatory clearance.