Biologic Eye Drops: Clearing Up Misconceptions

Education
Written By Rebecca Petris

0:00 Introduction

0:14 What biological eye drops are, how they are made, where the idea came from, and target patient populations

3:30 Overview of common misconceptions

3:56 Misconception #1: Biological eye drops are fully FDA approved

10:54 Misconception #2: Biological eye drops have been proven effective through clinical trials

11:46 Misconception #3: Biological eye drops are prescription drugs

16:38 Misconception #4: Biological eye drops are regulated like OTC drops

20:22 Misconception #5: Biological eye drops are shown to remain sterile during use

24:14 Conclusions

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