Bausch + Lomb acquired the license to a potential treatment of dry eye syndrome. The investigational compound, MIM-D3, is currently in Phase 2 development. It has been developed by Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals and could potentially be a new class of agents called TrkA agonists.
Dry eye therapies on the market increase tear production without addressing tear quality. MIM-D3 stimulates mucin production, which removes allergens, pathogens and debris in addition to lubricating the eye.
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