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Merck launches high-stakes trial of dual-action eye drug aiming to halt leading cause of blindness
Clinical Trials | April 03, 2026

Merck launches high-stakes trial of dual-action eye drug aiming to halt leading cause of blindness

The trial, dubbed MALBEC, marks the first in a broader late-phase development push for MK-8748, with a second NVAMD study expected to begin later this year


Eyestem moves closer to blindness breakthrough with phase 2 trial green light
R&D | January 29, 2026

Eyestem moves closer to blindness breakthrough with phase 2 trial green light

The early-stage trial demonstrated an excellent safety profile alongside clinically meaningful improvements in visual acuity


FDA approves Roche’s Susvimo as the first and only continuous delivery treatment diabetes-related blindness
Drug Approval | February 05, 2025

FDA approves Roche’s Susvimo as the first and only continuous delivery treatment diabetes-related blindness

Susvimo is the first and only continuous delivery treatment that offers an alternative to regular eye injections to treat diabetic macular edema (DME)


Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in India: Mr. Nikkhil K Masurkar, Executive Director, Entod Pharmaceuticals
interviews | March 10, 2022

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in India: Mr. Nikkhil K Masurkar, Executive Director, Entod Pharmaceuticals

As the world celebrates World Glaucoma Week (March 7-13th), Nikkhil K Masurkar, Executive Director, Entod Pharmaceuticals, an authority on eye diseases spoke to Thomas C Thottathil, Editor, indianpharmapost.com, on the seriousness of Glaucoma


Japan okays new long-acting eye drug
News | March 24, 2026

Japan okays new long-acting eye drug

It promises fewer injections for vision loss patients


World Glaucoma Week: Experts sound alarm over millions of undiagnosed cases in India
Healthcare | March 12, 2026

World Glaucoma Week: Experts sound alarm over millions of undiagnosed cases in India

Nearly 12 million people are estimated to be living with glaucoma, making the country one of the worst affected globally


Zydus introduces ANYRA (Aflibercept 2 mg) for advanced retinal disease treatment
News | February 19, 2026

Zydus introduces ANYRA (Aflibercept 2 mg) for advanced retinal disease treatment

ANYRA is India’s first indigenously developed Aflibercept 2 mg biosimilar


Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital expands global footprint with advanced centre in Mauritius
Hospitals | December 12, 2025

Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital expands global footprint with advanced centre in Mauritius

The new centre brings advanced corneal procedures pioneered in India


Global measles deaths plunge but cases surge, says WHO
Healthcare | December 01, 2025

Global measles deaths plunge but cases surge, says WHO

In 2024, 59 countries reported large or disruptive measles outbreaks – nearly triple the number reported in 2021 and the highest since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic


WHO issues first global guidelines for managing diabetes in pregnancy
Healthcare | November 17, 2025

WHO issues first global guidelines for managing diabetes in pregnancy

Uncontrolled diabetes in pregnancy dramatically increases the risk of pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, birth injuries, and long-term cardiometabolic diseases