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U.S. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Market: Key Developments
- In July 2020, The Ambu, a company that develops, produces, and markets diagnostic and life-supporting devices for hospitals and rescue services in North America, announced that it had received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Scope ophthalmic.
- In October 2022, Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. discovers and develops innovative therapies designed to treat immune-mediated diseases, completed the phase 3 clinical trial of 0.25% reproxalap ophthalmic solution, an investigational new drug candidate, for treating allergic conjunctivitis. The company presented the clinical data from the trial at the American Academy of Optometry 2022 Annual Meeting.
- In April 2021, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc (Hillrom), a medical technology company that offers patient support systems, surgical solutions, and front-line care products, company introduced the Welch Allyn PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope devices that boast a 20X larger viewing area. Welch Allyn PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope and Welch Allyn MacroView Plus Otoscope Give Caregivers Better, Bolder, Brighter Views to Help Support Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment
- In January 2022, Wassenburg Medical B.V., a company that provides endoscope reprocessing products and solutions in the U.S., announced that it had acquired Custom Ultrasonics, a U.S.-based medical equipment manufacturer. This acquisition will create additional growth in the U.S. market for both companies.
- in January 2021, Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc. launched EYSUVIS (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) 0.25% for the short-term (up to two weeks) treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. EYSUVIS is now available in national and regional United States pharmaceutical distribution centers. Patients with a prescription can access EYSUVIS through their local retail pharmacies or home delivery.
- in January 2022, Sun Pharma Canada Inc, a subsidiary of the India-based company Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited launched Cequa (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.09 percent w/v), a calcineurin inhibitor immunomodulator. All these novel product launches may give the country a cutting edge in the market.