Ocular Peptides
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Lacritin: The Tear Peptide for Dry Eye
Lacritin is the only known prosecretory tear protein. From 2001 discovery to 2023 human trial, the science of this peptide therapy for dry eye disease.
20 min read|Mar 20, 2026
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Pegaptanib: The First Anti-VEGF Agent Approved for Eyes
Pegaptanib (Macugen) was the first anti-VEGF and first aptamer drug approved by the FDA in 2004. How it worked, why ranibizumab replaced it, and its legacy.
20 min read|Mar 20, 2026