I wish all of you (almost 10,00o uniques!) a very happy Thanksgiving! For our international readers, I'm including you, too :) Please enjoy your time with friends and family. Randy … [Read more...]
EYLEA (aflibercept): New Treatment for Wet ARMD Approved!
November 22, 2011 By 10 Comments
On Friday (11/20), the FDA approved Eylea for the treatment of wet macular degeneration. Eylea is another anti-VEGF based treatment designed for intraocular injection. Eylea has several names. Eylea is also known as VEGF Trap-Eye. The generic name is aflibercept. Eylea = VEGF Trap-Eye = aflibercept VEGF Trap-Eye Works With Fewer Injections Several … [Read more...]
Still No Iluvien
November 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
Alimera Sciences fails to get FDA approval for Iluvien. Iluvien is a sustained release drug delivery system that releases a steroid into the eye for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. Alimera received the denial late last week in a letter from the FDA. Implant Too Risky In short, the FDA still has concerns about the safety of the new drug. Original … [Read more...]
