Allergan, an AbbVie Company, to Share New Data Highlighting Latest Advancements in Eye Care at ARVO 2021 Annual Virtual Meeting

- Allergan, an ABBVie (NYSE: ABBV) company, today announced that it will present new data, including real-world evidence, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for products across its eye care portfolio and pipeline at the ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) 2021 Annual Virtual Meeting ( May 1-7 ).

"We are excited to present a range of data that will help us better understand not just how our portfolio performs in the clinic, but also the real-world experiences of our patients," said Michael R. Robinson , M.D., vice president, global therapeutic area head, eye care, AbbVie. "The diversity of our data at ARVO 2021 demonstrates how Allergan Eye Care is advancing potential treatments for patients living with a number of difficult-to-treat eye diseases including presbyopia and retina diseases such as age-related macular degeneration."

The company will present patient-reported outcomes for AGN-190584, an investigational therapy for the treatment of presbyopia. Recently   the company submitted   a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration based on data from the Phase 3 GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 clinical studies.

Data presented at the meeting will also include new analyses from the Phase 3 ARTEMIS studies examining the duration of intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering and biodegradation kinetics of DURYSTA™.

Additionally, real world data from the multicenter EXPAND study, evaluating 12-month outcomes of an investigation into a novel placement of the XEN® Gel Stent, will be presented at the meeting. The XEN® Gel Stent is currently approved only for ab-interno placement.

The ARVO 2021 Annual Virtual Meeting abstracts can be viewed at https://arvo2021.arvo.org/agenda .

Details about the presentations are as follows:

  About AGN-190584  

AGN-190584 is an investigational optimized formulation of pilocarpine, a cholinergic muscarinic receptor agonist, which activates muscarinic receptors located at smooth muscles such as the iris sphincter muscle and ciliary muscle and is being investigated for the treatment of presbyopia as a topical, once-daily drop delivered by a proprietary vehicle.

The proposed mechanism of action of AGN-190584 is through contraction of the iris sphincter muscle, constricting the pupil to enhance the depth of focus and improve near and intermediate visual acuity while maintaining some pupillary response to light. AGN-190584 also contracts the ciliary muscle, facilitating accommodation.

  About DURYSTA™  

DURYSTA™ is a prostaglandin analog indicated for the reduction of IOP in patients with OAG or OHT.

DURYSTA™ is an ophthalmic drug delivery system for a single intracameral administration of a biodegradable implant containing 10 mcg bimatoprost. DURYSTA™ should not be re-administered to an eye that received a prior DURYSTA™. DURYSTA™ is preloaded into a single-use applicator to facilitate the administration of the biodegradable implant directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.

  INDICATIONS AND USAGE
DURYSTA™ (bimatoprost intracameral implant) is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHT).

  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  

  CONTRAINDICATIONS
DURYSTA™ is contraindicated in patients with: active or suspected ocular or periocular infections; corneal endothelial cell dystrophy (e.g., Fuchs' Dystrophy); prior corneal transplantation or endothelial cell transplants (e.g., Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty [DSAEK]); absent or ruptured posterior lens capsule, due to the risk of implant migration into the posterior segment; hypersensitivity to bimatoprost or to any other components of the product.

  WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
The presence of DURYSTA™ implants has been associated with corneal adverse reactions and increased risk of corneal endothelial cell loss. Administration of DURYSTA™ should be limited to a single implant per eye without retreatment. Caution should be used when prescribing DURYSTA™ in patients with limited corneal endothelial cell reserve.

DURYSTA™ should be used with caution in patients with narrow iridocorneal angles (Shaffer grade ˂ 3) or anatomical obstruction (e.g., scarring) that may prohibit settling in the inferior angle.

Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with ophthalmic bimatoprost, including DURYSTA™ intracameral implant. DURYSTA™ should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema.

Prostaglandin analogs, including DURYSTA™, have been reported to cause intraocular inflammation. DURYSTA™ should be used with caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (e.g., uveitis) because the inflammation may be exacerbated.

Ophthalmic bimatoprost, including DURYSTA™ intracameral implant, has been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues, such as increased pigmentation of the iris. Pigmentation of the iris is likely to be permanent. Patients who receive treatment should be informed of the possibility of increased pigmentation. While treatment with DURYSTA™ can be continued in patients who develop noticeably increased iris pigmentation, these patients should be examined regularly.

Intraocular surgical procedures and injections have been associated with endophthalmitis. Proper aseptic technique must always be used with administering DURYSTA™, and patients should be monitored following the administration.

  ADVERSE REACTIONS
In controlled studies, the most common ocular adverse reaction reported by 27% of patients was conjunctival hyperemia. Other common adverse reactions reported in 5%-10% of patients were foreign body sensation, eye pain, photophobia, conjunctival hemorrhage, dry eye, eye irritation, intraocular pressure increased, corneal endothelial cell loss, vision blurred, iritis, and headache.

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  For more information about DURYSTA, visit     https://www.DURYSTAhcp.com    

  About XEN® Gel Stent  

  INDICATIONS
The XEN® Glaucoma Treatment System (XEN® 45 Gel Stent preloaded into a XEN® Injector) is indicated for the management of refractory glaucomas, including cases where previous surgical treatment has failed, cases of primary open-angle glaucoma, and pseudoexfoliative or pigmentary glaucoma with open angles that are unresponsive to maximum tolerated medical therapy.

  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  

  CONTRAINDICATIONS
XEN® Gel Stent is contraindicated in angle-closure glaucoma where angle has not been surgically opened, previous glaucoma shunt/valve or conjunctival scarring/pathologies in the target quadrant, active inflammation, active iris neovascularization, anterior chamber intraocular lens, intraocular silicone oil, and vitreous in the anterior chamber.

  WARNINGS
XEN® Gel Stent complications may include choroidal effusion, hyphema, hypotony, implant migration, implant exposure, wound leak, need for secondary surgical intervention, and intraocular surgery complications. Safety and effectiveness in neovascular, congenital, and infantile glaucoma has not been established. Avoid digital pressure following implantation of the XEN® Gel Stent to avoid the potential for implant damage.

  PRECAUTIONS
Examine the XEN® Gel Stent and XEN® Injector in the operating room prior to use. Monitor intraocular pressure (IOP) postoperatively and if not adequately maintained, manage appropriately. Stop the procedure immediately if increased resistance is observed during implantation and use a new XEN® system. Safety and effectiveness of more than a single implanted XEN® Gel Stent has not been studied.

  ADVERSE EVENTS
The most common postoperative adverse events included best-corrected visual acuity loss of ≥ 2 lines (≤ 30 days 15.4%; > 30 days 10.8%; 12 months 6.2%), hypotony IOP

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For more information about XEN, visit   https://hcp.xengelstent.com/   

  About Allergan Eye Care
As a leader in eye care, Allergan has discovered, developed, and delivered some of the most innovative products in the industry for more than 70 years. Allergan has launched over 125 eye care products and invested billions of dollars in treatments for the most prevalent eye conditions including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases such as diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.

  About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at   www.abbvie.com   . Follow @abbvie on   Twitter   ,   Facebook   ,   Instagram   ,   YouTube   and   LinkedIn   .

  Forward-Looking Statements
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