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Hirani K, Bansinath M, Mittal R, Lemos JRN, Adis E, Poojari P, Igoe JM, Soares MR, Bhattacharya S, Weiss RE. Eyes on the Prize: Decoding the Ophthalmic Product Regulations and Intricacies of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approval. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2023; 39:572-582. [PMID: 37797226 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2023.0071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
Abstract
The dynamic and continuously evolving field of ophthalmology necessitates rigorous regulatory oversight in the United States. This review outlines the multifaceted Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval process for ophthalmic products, detailing the classifications, pathways, and regulatory compliance for devices, drugs, biologics, and combination products. Particular emphasis is placed on distinct frameworks for Class I, II, and III devices, as well as regulations for drugs, biologics, and combination products. The organizational structure of the FDA is detailed, with highlights on specific Ophthalmology oversight divisions, historical regulatory evolution, and initiatives such as Patient-Focused Drug Development. An in-depth examination of the regulatory journey, ranging from initial research to post-marketing surveillance, includes practical guidance through stages such as Pre-Investigational New Drug/Pre-Submission consultations, clinical trials, new drug application/biologics license application/premarket approval submissions, and FDA advisory committee interactions. The article underscores the importance of early interactions with the health authorities, interdisciplinary team collaboration, adherence to current standards, and the anticipation of policy changes to ensure patient safety. It concludes with an analysis of 4 key FDA-approved ophthalmic products, including Eylea®, Luxturna®, Alphagan P®, and the Raindrop® Near Vision Inlay, detailing their contributions to ophthalmic care and offering valuable insights into their respective clinical trials, regulatory pathways, and potential implications. These case studies are included to illustrate both successful and failed ophthalmic product launches, thereby highlighting the importance of alignment with regulatory compliance.
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Affiliation(s)
- Khemraj Hirani
- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Independent Product Development Consultant, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Kohnen T, Suryakumar R. Measures of visual disturbance in patients receiving extended depth-of-focus or trifocal intraocular lenses. J Cataract Refract Surg 2021; 47:245-255. [PMID: 32818348 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The degree of visual disturbance associated with a particular model of intraocular lens (IOL) depends on several factors, including IOL optic, material, and mechanics. Characterization of visual disturbance profiles is paramount for informing clinical IOL selection. Although many studies evaluating presbyopia-correcting IOLs include subjective assessment of visual symptoms, the types of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used to capture these outcomes are inconsistent across studies, complicating data contextualization. Furthermore, some tools produce more meaningful results than others. This review presents a discussion on the scientific literature published on the subjective and semiobjective (halo and glare simulator, light-distortion analyzer, vision monitor, and halometers) methods used to assess visual disturbances in patients implanted with trifocal or extended depth-of-focus IOLs, highlighting their advantages and limitations. It underscores the importance of between-study comparisons and the need for standardized PROMs in clinical IOL research to provide more accurate information for IOL selection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Thomas Kohnen
- From the Department of Ophthalmology (Kohnen), Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; and Alcon Vision LLC (Suryakumar), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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D'Amanda CS, Nolen R, Huryn LA, Turriff A. Psychosocial impacts of Mendelian eye conditions: A systematic literature review. Surv Ophthalmol 2020; 65:562-580. [DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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