Eye Care

The Pharmacy Times® Eye Care Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on the treatment of eye diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

Faricimab Found to Improve Vision for Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion

November 09, 2022

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Retinal vein occlusion is the second most common cause of vision loss from retinal vascular diseases.

Clinical Overview: Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease

November 03, 2022

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Teprotumumab is the first fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA for the treatment of thyroid eye disease at its source not just reducing the symptoms.

Investigators Suggest Conjunctivitis May Transmit Monkeypox

October 27, 2022

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Monkeypox may be transmitted through conjunctivitis, according to a new study.

Aflibercept Leads to Sustained Improvements in Vision for Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

October 05, 2022

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Aflibercept 8 mg demonstrated non-inferiority in vision gains in both the 12- and 16-week dosing regimens.

FDA Approves Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Gel for Ocular Surface Anesthesia

September 29, 2022

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Iheezo is a sterile, single use ophthalmic gel preparation.

FDA Approves Omidenepag Isopropyl for Elevated Intraocular Pressure in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

September 26, 2022

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Omidenepag isopropyl ophthalmic solution (Omlonti) eye drops are indicated to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Glaucoma Treatment Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial

September 20, 2022

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Researchers will submit a new drug application to the FDA after a phase 3 trial found that iDose TR slow- and fast-release models met their primary endpoint in patients with glaucoma.

Help Patients Prevent and Treat Dry Eye

September 15, 2022

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Pharmacists should ascertain whether self-treatment is appropriate and suggest medical care if it isn’t.

Gene Therapy Restores Some Vision in Colorblind Children

September 15, 2022

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Study suggests gene therapy may effectively treat young children who were born colorblind via pathways connecting the brain and the retina.

Daily Medication Pearl: Latanoprost (Xalatan)

August 26, 2022

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Latanoprost (Xalatan) Sterile Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.