- Tags: dry eye
Products
Optometrist launches Ev’r Beauty, an eye-focused cosmetics brand
Dry eye specialist debuts new line of products clinically tested for ocular safety on sensitive eyes and dry eye patients.
Pipeline
Bausch + Lomb dry eye combo drop advances to phase 3 evaluation
Formulation includes active ingredients of XIIDRA and MIEBO; positive data also reported on a first-in-class drop for targeting ocular pain signaling.
Research
Does vitamin supplementation help DED?
Evidence suggests certain vitamins may show promise, but researchers say the data is not strong enough yet to support routine supplementation.
Research
FGFR inhibitor cancer drugs linked to dry eye, corneal damage
Real-world analysis of the FDA's adverse event database flags ocular safety signals that extend past what clinical trials and drug labels report.
Products
Harrow adds TYRVAYA's global rights to dry eye portfolio
Pending acquisition of Viatris's FDA-approved, varenicline nasal spray is worth up to $100 million and is expected to close by the end of 2026.
Products
iBlink app targets dry eye relief with real-time blink monitoring
Eye health app seeks to address digital eye strain symptoms via webcam-based tracking and gentle on-screen reminders.
Products
Saptalis launches cyclosporine 0.05% generic amid portfolio expansion
Generic of Allergan’s Restasis is indicated to increase tear production, targeting inflammation as an underlying cause of dry eye.
Products
OCuSOFT launches Retaine Ultra PF in a multi-dose bottle
Marketed as a daily, multi-dose lubricant eye drop, this new addition offers fact-acting hydration and a “moisture-rich” formulation for sensitive eyes.
Products
Bausch + Lomb launches Blink Triple Care PF eye drops
Preservative-free lubricant features hyaluronic acid and castor oil to offer a 3-in-1 extended dry eye symptom relief for up to 10 hours.
Products
Upsher-Smith launches Restasis generic to US market
Latest generic version of Allergan’s Restasis will be available as single-use vials in two packaging options.
Products
Rain Eyecare launches dedicated dry eye telehealth platform
Direct-to-consumer service offers personalized, prescription-based treatment plans from licensed providers—including a generic Restasis option.
Events
B+L Vision Care Summit spotlights contact lens and technology advancements
Clinicians share insights on dry eye care, contact lens adoption, and patient-centered treatment approaches.
Research
Could human breast milk treat dry eye disease?
Narrative review traces ophthalmic uses of human milk back to anciant Egyptian papyrus, finding the biology behind it might hold up.
Research
Vitamin D deficiency leads to increased dry eye risk
Study findings suggest patients with low Vitamin D levels may face a higher likelihood of developing DED.
Events
B+L Consumer Summit highlights OTC integration as key to managing ocular surface health
Clinicians emphasize over-the-counter options as a first-line treatment for ocular surface disease during Bausch + Lomb’s one-day consumer summit.
Research
Dry eye may indicate early signs of autoimmune disease
Study findings suggest ocular surface symptoms may precede systemic autoimmune diagnosis by several years.
Events
Dry Eye Institute to host immersive education retreat in Dublin
Dry eye education program's first-ever global expansion offers four days of customized, interactive learning and COPE-accredited CE.
Pipeline
FDA issues third CRL to Aldeyra, rejecting reproxalap NDA
Agency notes a lack of substantial evidence, failure to demonstrate efficacy, and inconsistent study results in latest dismissal of the DED eye drop.
Products
TearRestore launches OneDrop for daily dry eye care
Artificial tear is formulated with a preservative-free-based nanoemulsion engineered to mimic and reinforce all three layers of the natural tear film.
Business