The FDA has approved eye implant Iluvien, from Alimera Sciences and pSivida Corp, for treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) in patients who have been previously treated with a course of corticosteroids and did not have a clinically significant rise…
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FDA OKs Aflibercept (Eylea) for Diabetic Macular Edema
The drug is the first VEGF inhibitor that can be taken for less than once a month for this eye problem, the manufacturer has noted. FDA Approvals
Novartis Says Alcon Glaucoma Treatment Approved in EU
Novartis said the European Commission has approved its eyecare unit Alcon’s Simbrinza eye drops suspension to decrease elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. International Approvals
FDA OKs Ozurdex for Some With Diabetic Macular Edema
The new indication is for treatment of adults with diabetic macular edema who have an artificial lens implant (pseudophakic) or who are scheduled for cataract surgery (phakic). FDA Approvals
EU Panel OKs Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema (Eylea)
The company marketing the drug in the United States has asked the US Food and Drug Administration to add this indication as well. International Approvals
FDA Approves Omidria for Cataract Surgery, Lens Replacement
The FDA has approved Omidria (phenylephrine and ketorolac injection) 1%/3% to maintain pupil size during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement and to reduce postoperative pain. FDA Approvals
EU Panel Backs Simbrinza for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
International Approvals
House Votes to Delay Medicare Pay Cut and ICD-10 Rollout
There will be no permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate this year, as the House of Representatives has voted for a 1-year delay in physician payment cuts. Medscape Medical News
CMS Vows Flexibility on EHR Hardship Exemptions
Doctors who do not meet stiffer meaningful use requirements in 2014 may be able to avoid a penalty if their software vendor is the problem, but the ICD-10 deadline will not be extended, CMS has said. Medscape Medical News