FDA approval
Colin Kerr
Published: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Aerie Pharmaceuticals has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rocklatan™ to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
“Rocklatan is a once-daily eye drop that is a fixed-dose combination of latanoprost and netarsudil, the active ingredient in Rhopressa® (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%, a Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor specifically designed to target the trabecular meshwork. Rhopressa works by restoring outflow through the trabecular meshwork, while latanoprost increases fluid outflow through the uveoscleral pathway,” said a company spokesman.
www.aeriepharma.com
Latest Articles
Simulators Benefit Surgeons and Patients
Helping young surgeons build confidence and expertise.
How Many Surgeries Equal Surgical Proficiency?
Internet, labs, simulators, and assisting surgery all contribute.
Improving Clinical Management for nAMD and DME
Global survey data identify barriers and opportunities.
Are Postoperative Topical Antibiotic Drops Still Needed?
Cataract surgeons debate the benefits of intracameral cefuroxime prophylaxis.
Emerging Technology for Detecting Subclinical Keratoconus
Brillouin microscopy shows promise in clinical studies.
Knowing Iris Repair: Modified Trifold Technique
Part eight of our series covers the modified trifold technique for large iris defects.
It’s All About Biomechanics!
Increasing the pool of patients eligible for refractive surgery.
Uncovering More Safe and Quick Options
Different strategies, such as PresbyLASIK, can offer presbyopes good outcomes.
Topography-Guided PRK for Keratoconus
Improving visual acuity in patients with keratoconus.
Defining AMD Treatment Protocol
Treatments trending to fewer injections for better results.