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FDA approves Xbrane Biopharma's Lucentis biosimilar
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FDA approves Xbrane Biopharma's Lucentis biosimilar

Lucamzi (ranibizumab-blrz) is expected to launch in 2027 as the latest intravitreal injection with its reference biologic’s same five retinal indications.
Alcon's Brytly Redness Reliever Drops receive FDA approval
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Alcon's Brytly Redness Reliever Drops receive FDA approval

Company reports effects lasting up to 12 hours for the first OTC drop in the U.S. with apraclonidine—50% longer than Lumif
FDA approves RYZUMVI for presbyopia
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FDA approves RYZUMVI for presbyopia

Phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% now has two indications in the U.S.; commercial launch timeframe is unknown as Viatris seeks a partner.
FDA approves Genentech's Enspryng as first at-home TED injection
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FDA approves Genentech's Enspryng as first at-home TED injection

Subcutaneous version of satralizumab-mwge can be administered by a patient or caregiver following training from an HCP.
FDA approves Rayner's RayOne Galaxy spiral IOL
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FDA approves Rayner's RayOne Galaxy spiral IOL

Touted as the world’s first-ever spiralized IOL, the AI-developed platform is now commercially available across the United States.
FDA expands TearCare System indication for MG function improvement
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FDA expands TearCare System indication for MG function improvement

Label update makes the 510(k)-cleared device the first and only for this indication; includes an optional debridement.
FDA clears ZEISS Clinic 360 ophthalmic analytics dashboard
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FDA clears ZEISS Clinic 360 ophthalmic analytics dashboard

All-in-one, cloud / browser-based software solution integrates into ophthalmic workflows with flexible and scalable data management for patient care.
FDA clears Sight Sciences' OMNI Ultra Surgical System
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FDA clears Sight Sciences' OMNI Ultra Surgical System

Latest iteration of the hand-held, single-use MIGS device is the first cleared for circumferential canaloplasty in a single pass.
FDA approves Outlook's LYTENAVA for wet AMD
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FDA approves Outlook's LYTENAVA for wet AMD

The VEGF inhibitor is now the first and only on-label ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for wet AMD treatment.
FDA clears Viridian's veligrotug for TED as Lumvoa
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FDA clears Viridian's veligrotug for TED as Lumvoa

Lumvoa (veligrotug-vvze) will launch immediately as the second FDA-approved TED treatment—and the first with labeling for both active and chronic TED.
FDA clears Euclid's Be Free Day multifocal toric contact lens
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FDA clears Euclid's Be Free Day multifocal toric contact lens

New SiHy lens offers myopia / astigmatism management with a patented dual-action, multi-step optical design technology for presbyopia correction.
FDA clears Heidelberg's new SPECTRALIS software release
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FDA clears Heidelberg's new SPECTRALIS software release

Platform’s OCTA Module with SHIFT technology adds image scanning speeds up to 250 kHz—among other advancements for multimodal retinal imaging.  
FDA approves Lupin's Lucentis biosimilar injection
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FDA approves Lupin's Lucentis biosimilar injection

Ranluspec (ranibizumab-hkdz) marks the third ranibizumab biosimilar cleared in the U.S. to treat five retinal indications.
FDA approves extended Vabysmo label for macular edema following RVO
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FDA approves extended Vabysmo label for macular edema following RVO

Updated labeling enables IVT treatment beyond 6 months, intended to enable more flexible and tailored treatment plans.
FDA clears Bausch + Lomb's Bi-Blade+ vitrectomy cutter and fluidics technology
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FDA clears Bausch + Lomb's Bi-Blade+ vitrectomy cutter and fluidics technology

Dual-port vitrectomy cutter increases cutting speed from 15K to 25K per minute, while Adaptive Fluidics update expands capabilities of the Stellaris Elite system
FDA clears the OCULUS Pentacam Cornea OCT
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FDA clears the OCULUS Pentacam Cornea OCT

Diagnostic device combines OCT and Schleimpflug imaging to provide advanced cornea visualization via a single, 1-second measurement process.
FDA approves expanded EYLEA HD dosing intervals
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FDA approves expanded EYLEA HD dosing intervals

VEGF inhibitor cleared for every 20 weeks among wet AMD and DME patients; clearance based on 96-week data from the PHOTON and PULSAR pivotal trials.
FDA approves J&J's TECNIS PureSee IOL for cataract patients
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FDA approves J&J's TECNIS PureSee IOL for cataract patients

Approval is the first extended-depth-of-focus lens with no warning on loss of contrast sensitivity; availability to follow later this year.
FDA tentatively approves Gland Pharma's brimonidine tartrate 0.025% generic
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FDA tentatively approves Gland Pharma's brimonidine tartrate 0.025% generic

Final approval and U.S. market launch are still pending for the generic version of Bausch + Lomb’s over-the-counter LUMIFY redness reliever drops.
FDA approves expanded age indication for STAAR's EVO/EVO+ Visian ICLs
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FDA approves expanded age indication for STAAR's EVO/EVO+ Visian ICLs

U.S. age indication now includes patients aged 21 to 60 years old, making nearly 8 million refractive patients eligible for implantable collamer lens implantation.