October 30, 2025

Sydnexis Receives Complete Response Letter From FDA Regarding Myopia Treatment

The NDA for SYD-101 was supported by the results of the phase 3 STAR trial, which evaluated more than 800 children aged 3 to 14 at treatment initiation.

Optometric Management

October 30, 2025

Dompé's Program in NAION Selected for FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program

Dompé says it plans to apply the voucher to its Biologics License Application for an intranasal form of nerve growth factor (Cenegermin-bkbj) for the treatment of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

Optometric Management

October 20, 2025

Glaukos Announces FDA Approval of Epioxa

The keratoconus treatment offers an incision-free alternative to traditional corneal cross-linking procedures.

Ophthalmology Management

October 20, 2025

Glaukos Announces FDA Approval of Epioxa for Keratoconus

The treatment offers an incision-free alternative to traditional corneal cross-linking procedures.

Optometric Management

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

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

January 16, 2025

LA County Fires Prompt Business Recovery Centers to Open

"Business owners can meet face-to-face with specialists to apply for disaster loans and access a wide range of resources to guide them through their recovery."

Optometric Management