The first topical preparation to treat presbyopia — farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, typically occurring in middle and old age — has won approval from the FDA. FDA Approvals
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FDA Approves Drugs for Wet AMD, Macular Edema Due to Uveitis
Wet AMD gets Susvimo, an intravitreal ranibizumab injection, and macular edema gets Xipere, a triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension. FDA Approvals
FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Dry Eye
The FDA has approved the first-ever nasal spray to treat dry eye disease. It provides an alternative to immunomodulators. FDA Approvals
FDA Approves Ranibizumab Biosimilar
Byooviz has the potential to be less expensive than Lucentis, the reference product. FDA Approvals
2021 Match Sets Records: Who Matched and Who Didn’t?
Despite COVID upending the process, the NRMP reports record numbers, with total and first-year positions both up from 2020. Fill rates increased across the board, even as some candidates missed out. Medscape Medical News
EMA Warns of Eylea Injection Risk
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FDA Approves Added Safety Info for Brolucizumab (Beovu) Label
The FDA approved the addition of safety information about the risk for retinal vasculitis and/or retinal vascular occlusion in patients receiving the drug. News Alerts
More Medical Conferences Fall to Coronavirus
Several more meetings join the list of those that have canceled or postponed. Medscape Medical News
FDA OKs First Biodegradable Implant to Lower IOP
Bimatoprost implant (Durysta) delivers 10 µg of the prostaglandin analog and is an alternative to daily topical eye drops in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. FDA Approvals
FDA OKs First Generic of Daraprim (Pyrimethamine) Tablets
Generic pyrimethamine, from Cerovene Inc, is indicated for the treatment of toxoplasmosis when used with a sulfonamide. FDA Approvals
FDA Approves First Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease
The monoclonal antibody teprotumumab reduces proptosis and related eye problems in patients with thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy. FDA Approvals
FDA OKs Ophthalmic Stain for Vitreoretinal Surgery
Brilliant Blue G (0.025%) ophthalmic solution selectively stains the internal limiting membrane to distinguish it from the retina to facilitate removal. FDA Approvals
Brolucizumab Gets EU Panel Backing for Wet AMD
The treatment, previously approved by the FDA, offers less-frequent injections, and efficacy proven in two head-to-head global trials. International Approvals
FDA OKs First Contact Lens to Slow Myopia in Children
MiSight (CooperVision Inc) soft, disposable contact lenses are meant to be worn daily (but not overnight) to correct nearsightedness and slow the progression of myopia in children 8 to 12 years old. FDA Approvals
FDA Approves New Injection Brolucizumab (Beovu ) for Wet AMD
The US Food and Drug Administration approved brolucizumab (Beovu, Novartis) injection for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). FDA Approvals
EMA Panel Backs Netarsudil for Elevated Intraocular Pressure
An EMA advisory panel recommended marketing authorization for netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02% for the treatment of adults with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. International Approvals
US News Releases Latest Top Hospitals List
Mayo Clinic is still number 1, and for the 4th straight year, MD Anderson CC is tops in cancer, Cleveland Clinic is tops in cardiology, and the Hospital for Special Surgery is number 1 in orthopedics. Medscape Medical News
FDA Clears First Zika Blood Test for Routine Use
The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA had previously been authorized only for emergency use under the FDA’s emergency use authorization authority. FDA Approvals
FDA OKs Aflibercept (Eylea) for Diabetic Retinopathy
The VEGF inhibitor is already approved for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular edema after central retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic macular edema. FDA Approvals
FDA OKs Rocklatan, a New Once-Daily Eye Drop for Glaucoma
The netarsudil and latanoprost ophthalmic solution (Rocklatan) reduces elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. FDA Approvals