Content about Ophthalmology

May 16, 2011
Mylan's generic Xibrom ophthalmic solution enters market

Mylan has launched a generic drug for treating post-operative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction, the company said Monday.

May 4, 2011
New Visine drops target summertime eye irritation, redness

Visine is looking to help consumers that experience eye irritation and redness during the summer months.

April 8, 2011
Regeneron, Bayer commence phase-3 trial for diabetic macular edema treatment

Regeneron and Bayer HealthCare have initiated 1-of-2 late-stage clinical trials of their aflibercept ophthalmic solution in the treatment of a complication caused by diabetic retinopathy.

March 31, 2011
High blood-glucose levels linked to retinopathy

Patients diagnosed with high blood-glucose levels that cannot control the condition over time likely will develop such eye-related complications as retinopathy 10 years later, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.

March 18, 2011
Bausch + Lomb names chief medical officer

Bausch + Lomb on Friday appointed a clinical professor of ophthalmology to serve as the company's first-ever chief medical officer.

March 9, 2011
Merck seeks FDA approval for Saflutan

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted an approval application from Merck for a drug to treat eye diseases, Merck said Wednesday.

February 18, 2011
Study: Lipitor may prevent diabetic-related blindness

A drug used to treat high cholesterol, which will lose patent protection and face generic competition starting this year, also may help prevent blindness in people with diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the University of Georgia.

February 11, 2011
Lucentis improves vision among diabetes patients in trial

Genentech, a subsidiary of Roche, reported that its eye drug helped improve vision in patients suffering from a complication caused by diabetes.

February 4, 2011
Alimera reports positive results of phase-3 study for Iluvien

A drug designed to treat an eye condition caused by diabetes may provide a long-term option for patients, according to Alimera Sciences.

January 24, 2011
Study: TheraTears Nutrition improves eye health

Advanced Vision Research on Monday announced results from a pilot trial published in the journal Cornea that demonstrated a reduction in dry-eye symptoms and an increase in tear volume and tear flow for those patients taking TheraTears Nutrition, an optimized blend of omega-3 oils.

October 17, 2010
Ista gains approval for Bromday

Ista Pharmaceuticals has won approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a drug used...

October 11, 2010
Alcon introduces new lubricant eye drops

Alcon on Monday announced the launch of Systane Balance lubricant eye drops, formulated with HP...

September 6, 2010
Watson confirms patent challenge for generic Combigan

Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals has applied for Food and Drug Administration approval for a...

August 31, 2010
Allergan's elevated intraocular pressure treatment gets nod from FDA

Allergan's optimized reformulation of Lumigan has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the...

August 31, 2010
FDA expedites review of Alimera's Iluvien

The Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review for a diabetic macular edema treatment....

August 11, 2010
Diabetic retinopathy affects nearly 30% of U.S. diabetic adults, study shows

The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease caused by diabetes, has increased among diabetic...

July 7, 2010
SoloHealth promotes eye health awareness with Discount Drug Mart, Cleveland Eye Clinic

SoloHealth, maker of EyeSite self-service vision testing and self-directed healthcare kiosks, on Thursday teamed with...

July 5, 2010
Fera launches Neptazane

Fera Pharmaceuticals has launched an oral preventive treatment for glaucoma, Fera said Friday....

June 22, 2010
FDA approves Lucentis for vision loss-related disease

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Genentech for treating a...

June 22, 2010
Visine unveils new red eye formula

Visine has developed a new eye-drop formula that relieves eye redness and irritation....

June 6, 2010
Pfizer's Macugen may improve vision in diabetic macular edema patients

An investigational treatment for a complication of diabetes that often leads to blindness worked better...

May 31, 2010
Diabetic eye disease may be curbed with help of computer programs

Computerized systems may be able to detect early eye problems related to diabetes, according to...

May 31, 2010
Visine looks to help tired eyes

McNeil Consumer Healthcare on Tuesday announced the introduction of Visine tired eye relief, which features...

May 3, 2010
Bausch & Lomb gives consumers more ways to 'soothe' eyes

Bausch & Lomb on Tuesday announced the U.S. launch of Soothe Xtra Hydration lubricant eye...

May 2, 2010
Latinos at great risk of developing diabetes-related vision issues, study finds

Latinos have higher rates of developing visual impairment, blindness, diabetic eye disease and cataracts than...

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