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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 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.
Ocuvex resubmits FDA CRL for brimonidine tartrate 0.35% NDA
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Ocuvex resubmits FDA CRL for brimonidine tartrate 0.35% NDA

Shared by partner SPARC, update follows 2+ years after the 2022 submission of investigational OAG and OHT eye drop was rejected in July 2023.
FDA rejects Sydnexis’ NDA for low-dose atropine drop
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FDA rejects Sydnexis’ NDA for low-dose atropine drop

SYD-101 still has the potential to become the first pharmaceutical option for progressive myopia for patients aged 3 to 14.
FDA approves FDC Limited's pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution
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FDA approves FDC Limited's pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution

ANDA approval for generic eye drop extends to three concentrations: 1%, 2%, and 4%.
FDA approves Amneal's bimatoprost 0.01% generic
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FDA approves Amneal's bimatoprost 0.01% generic

Generic version of Allergan’s LUMIGAN is indicated for reducing elevated IOP in glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients.
FDA issues Scope Health warning letter over OPTASE ophthalmic products
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FDA issues Scope Health warning letter over OPTASE ophthalmic products

Agency names Allegro, MGD Advanced, and Dry Eye Intense eye drops among products identified as unapproved new drugs and misbranded.
 FDA sends warning letters to three eye drop manufacturers
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FDA sends warning letters to three eye drop manufacturers

Agency identifies iVIZIA eye drops, Revitalize Energizing Eye Drops, and FOCUS PI Eye Drops as unapproved new drugs and misbranded products.