PHRMA's 2008 Report, Medicines in Development for Older Americans, lists 62 medicines in development for eye disorders. These include medicines to combat age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, which together affect nearly 9 million older Americans.
Medicines in Development for Older Americans is presented by PHRMA in cooperation with Prevent Blindness America among other organizations.
View the PHRMA report online.
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Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020.
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