November 15, 2024

Eyenovia Halts Eye Drug Trial

Eyenovia's late-stage study for near-sightedness in children with an experimental drug-device combination has been discontinued after failing to slow myopia progression, leading to consideration of strategic alternatives.

Reuters

April 24, 2025

FDA Rejects Extended Dosing Intervals for Eylea HD

The agency did not agree with Regeneron’s proposal to add dosing intervals greater than every 16 weeks, the maximum interval currently indicated for aflibercept 8 mg injections.

Retinal Physician

May 09, 2025

West Virginia Gains Scope of Practice Expansion

West Virginia passes a law enabling optometrists to use ophthalmic lasers, providing essential eye care services for patients, especially in rural areas, and increasing access for Medicare beneficiaries. Source: Optometric Management

Optometric Management

August 27, 2024

PCPs Play Important Role in Glaucoma Screening

“Recommendations from trusted primary providers have likely kept millions of individuals from becoming blind.”

Conexiant

February 13, 2025

FDA Approves Extended Label for Avacincaptad Pegol

The new label removes limitations on the duration of dosing.

Conexiant

June 03, 2025

Presbyopia Drop Gets FDA New Drug Application Approval

The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of January 28, 2026, for the drug.

Optometric Management

December 16, 2024

Does Ozempic Double Eye Disease Risk?

Danish health authorities seek EU review of studies linking Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to rare eye condition in type 2 diabetes patients.

Reuters

November 07, 2024

Diabetes Affects 1 in 6 US Adults: CDC Data

In a stark reflection of diabetes screening gaps, more than one-quarter of U.S. adults with diabetes remained undiagnosed in 2021-2023, with obesity linked to a nearly four-fold higher prevalence compared to normal-weight individuals.

Conexiant

August 15, 2024

Major Medicare Drug Price Cuts Announced

Biden administration secures up to 79% in reductions on top-selling medications.

Reuters