April 24, 2012
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and S. aureus-secreted enterotoxins (SE) are frequently found in patients with atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC), particularly in those with corneal ulceration.
April 03, 2012
First-time users of oral bisphosphonates have an increased risk of both uveitis and scleritis compared with nonusers.
November 11, 2011
Santen announced that the FDA has granted orphan drug designation for sirolimus (DE-109) for the treatment of chronic/refractory anterior non-infectious uveitis, non-infectious intermediate uveitis, non-infectious panuveitis, and non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye.
November 07, 2011
Perrigo announced that its partner, PharmaForce/Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, received final approval for Epinastine HCl ophthalmic solution, 0.05%, a generic version of Elestat (Inspire Pharmaceuticals).
August 01, 2011
Fera Pharmaceuticals announced that it has launched four ophthalmic ointments: Neo-Polycin (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc), Neo-Polycin HC (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates, bacitracin zinc and hydrocortisone acetate), Polycin (bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfates), and neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates with dexamethasone.