Dry Eye

A study conducted with over 77,000 individuals found that alcohol consumption increased the risk of dry eye in women.

This action follows a consumer complaint of foreign material in a sealed single-use vial.

A look at the biggest news and advancements in ophthalmology in 2024.

A University of Colorado study links air pollution to increased ocular health issues, finding patient visits for irritation and allergies more than double during high particulate matter levels, emphasizing the need for proactive clinical strategies.

BostonSight’s pilot study, published in Clinical Ophthalmology, explores the use of PROSE scleral lenses as a drug delivery system for cyclosporine 0.05% in treating dry eye disease, showing promising symptom relief and tolerability.

The funding will primarily support advancement of Elate Ocular through its registration-enabling phase 3 clinical trials for dry eye disease.

Special circumstances must be considered for plateau dwellers, such as Tibetans, mountaineers, and garrison officers, who are exposed to low humidity, strong ultraviolet rays, cold and dry weather, and low pressure and hypoxia

A PDUFA decision date of April 2, 2025 has been assigned

Sun Pharmaceutical presented Phase 4 data at ESCRS 2024 showing that cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.09% significantly improves dry eye disease symptoms and corneal staining in patients inadequately controlled on Restasis, with positive results observed through 12 weeks of treatment.

Study highlights safety, efficacy of device in managing persistent DED.

Harrow announced that starting in January 2025, Vevye will be covered under key Medicare Part D formularies and across major insurance programs, expanding access to the dry eye disease treatment for millions of patients, particularly older adults.

Joanne F. Shen, MD, director of the dry eye clinic at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, and a research team studied 35 patients treated with IPL/MGX. The team reviewed demographics, ocular histories, Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness 2 symptom survey scores, slit-lamp examinations and meibomian gland evaluations at baseline and at each visit before IPL/MGX treatments.

The authors reported significant variability in DED-related symptoms, with higher prevalence rates among university students and administrative workers.

The resubmission comes after receiving a Complete Response Letter at the end of 2023.

Ciclosporin 0.1% eye drops solution will be marketed under the brand name Vevizye in the EU for the treatment of dry eye disease.

IVW-1001 is a novel TRPM8 agonist delivered via ophthalmic eyelid wipe, being developed to treat DED.

The companies’ eye care line will feature refreshed design and improved packaging for Ocucyn Eyelid and Eyelash Cleanser. The full line will be introduced at the American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual meeting in Chicago.

The FDA and Palatin agreed on a clear regulatory path for PL9643 NDA submission in DED. The company hopes to start patient enrollment to start in 4Q calendar year 2024. Topline results currently are expected in late 2025

Physicians share comprehensive approaches during roundtable discussion.

Results suggest higher exposures to lower temperatures and certain air pollutants could result in worsened ocular symptoms and increased tear osmolarity.

The companies announced that they will be working to develop SGN’s micellar nanoparticle platform to be used with Eyenovia’s Optejet dispenser.

The positive opinion from the CHMP comes with the recommendation that Vevizye be granted marketing authorization for the treatment of dry eye disease in the European Union.

According to Allgenesis Biotherapeutics, AG-8030 is a first-in-class, formyl peptide receptor (FPR) agonist formulated as an aqueous solution eye drop for the treatment of DED.

Dry eye experts discuss how they use a comprehensive dry eye diagnostic approach to tailor and customize individual patients.

Dry eye experts discuss how they use a comprehensive dry eye diagnostic approach to tailor and customize individual patients.

Dry eye experts discuss tear film assessment techniques and emphasize the importance of distinguishing between aqueous-deficient and evaporative dry eye for targeted treatment approaches.

The collaboration agreement will allow the 2 companies to find a potential new treatment for chronic dry eye disease.

According to the company, the tuck-in acquisition will help expand its surgical presence in the United States and contribute to its leading position in dry eye.

TFI employs spectral interference technology to image and map the corneal surface.

The primary endpoint will be pain improvement as measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) compared to placebo.