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FDA Approves Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%
FDA Approves Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05% Dec 04, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05%, a generic version of Restasis, which is a registered trademark of Allergan, an AbbVie company.
Celltrion Receives Health Canada Approval for Eydenzelt
Celltrion Receives Health Canada Approval for Eydenzelt Nov 28, 2025 Celltrion, Inc. has announced that Health Canada has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar referencing Eylea (aflibercept 2 mg), for all indications currently approved for Eylea. Eydenzelt will be available in both vial and pre filled syringe formats.
FDA Approves Glaukos' Epioxa: First Incision-Free Corneal Cross-Linking Therapy for Keratoconus
FDA Approves Glaukos' Epioxa: First Incision-Free Corneal Cross-Linking Therapy for Keratoconus Oct 21, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Glaukos’ New Drug Application (NDA) for Epioxa HD/Epioxa, marking a breakthrough in the treatment of keratoconus.

 

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ViaLase Initiates First U.S. IDE Trial Patient Treatment for Incision-Free Glaucoma Laser Procedure
ViaLase Initiates First U.S. IDE Trial Patient Treatment for Incision-Free Glaucoma Laser Procedure Dec 04, 2025 ViaLase has announced the treatment of the first patient in its U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical trial.
European Regulators Approve Pre-Filled Syringe Version of Byooviz, Lucentis Biosimilar
European Regulators Approve Pre-Filled Syringe Version of Byooviz, Lucentis Biosimilar Dec 03, 2025 Samsung Bioepis has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for its pre-filled syringe (PFS) formulation of Byooviz, a biosimilar referencing Lucentis (ranibizumab).
Lotus Submits NDA for Presbyopia Treatment VIZZ in South Korea Under LENZ Partnership
Lotus Submits NDA for Presbyopia Treatment VIZZ in South Korea Under LENZ Partnership Dec 03, 2025 Lotus Pharmaceutical and LENZ Therapeutics have announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for the review and potential approval of VIZZ.

Ophthalmic Research News

Dual Mechanisms Behind Rapid Eye Dominance Plasticity Discovered in Adult Brain
Dual Mechanisms Behind Rapid Eye Dominance Plasticity Discovered in Adult Brain Dec 01, 2025 A new study published in Communications Biology has uncovered two distinct yet interconnected mechanisms responsible for ocular dominance plasticity in the adult brain.
Virtual Retina Model Offers Breakthrough Insights for Vision Loss Treatments
Virtual Retina Model Offers Breakthrough Insights for Vision Loss Treatments Dec 01, 2025 New research from the University of Surrey introduces a pioneering computer model that simulates how the retina forms and regenerates, an innovation that could pave the way for novel treatments for vision loss.
Access to Ophthalmologists in the U.S. Has Improved Over the Last Decade, Study Finds
Access to Ophthalmologists in the U.S. Has Improved Over the Last Decade, Study Finds Nov 28, 2025 A recent research letter published in JAMA Ophthalmology reveals that access to ophthalmologists in the United States has improved between 2014 and 2024.

Ophthalmic Blog

2025 Recap: Top 10 Breakthroughs in Ophthalmology Research
2025 Recap: Top 10 Breakthroughs in Ophthalmology Research Dec 01, 2025 Ophthalmology research in 2025 was defined by significant progress in regenerative medicine, drug delivery innovation, gene therapy, and vision restoration technologies.
2025 Recap: Top 10 Company Acquisitions in Ophthalmology
2025 Recap: Top 10 Company Acquisitions in Ophthalmology Nov 25, 2025 The ophthalmology industry in 2025 continued to evolve through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, strengthening innovation pipelines across gene therapy, diagnostics, surgical technology, and digital eye care.
AI in Ophthalmology: Top Artificial Intelligence Tools Transforming Eye Health
AI in Ophthalmology: Top Artificial Intelligence Tools Transforming Eye Health Mar 07, 2025 The AI in ophthalmology sector is evolving rapidly, introducing Artificial Intelligence tools in ophthalmology that enhance diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility.
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