Bausch + Lomb's Lumify phase 3 data published

Mr. John Ferris reports BAUSCH + LOMB ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF PHASE 3 DATA ON LUMIFY PRESERVATIVE FREE REDNESS RELIEVER EYE DROPS Bausch + Lomb Corp. has noted Ophthalmology and Therapy has published results from a phase 3 study which assessed the efficacy and safety of Lumify preservative-free redness reliever eye drops compared with Lumify redness reliever eye drops for reducing ocular redness. "Since launching in 2018, Lumify has been the No. 1 doctor-recommended redness reliever brand, known for delivering noticeable results in one minute and lasting up to eight hours," said John Ferris, president, consumer, Bausch + Lomb. "This study demonstrates that our new Lumify preservative-free eye drops reduce redness quickly and are just as safe and effective as the original Lumify, providing a needed option for patients with eye sensitivities." In the randomized, active-controlled, multicentre study, 380 participants with ocular redness received either Lumify preservative-free or Lumify, administered as a single drop four times daily for four weeks. The primary objective was to demonstrate that Lumify preservative-free is non-inferior to Lumify in reducing ocular redness. The primary efficacy end point was investigator-assessed ocular redness score at eight timepoints from five minutes to 240 minutes after drop administration on day one. The secondary objective of the study was to compare the safety of Lumify preservative-free and Lumify. The study met its primary objective, confirming that Lumify preservative-free is statistically non-inferior to Lumify in reducing ocular redness in adults. A day one analysis of all 11 time points (one minute to 480 minutes postadministration) further supported these findings; and additional secondary efficacy end point data from one minute, 360 minutes and 480 minutes postadministration demonstrated that Lumify preservative-free performs similarly to Lumify. The overall safety profile of Lumify preservative-free was favourable and comparable with Lumify, and the occurrence of ocular treatment-emergent adverse events was similar in both treatment groups. In this clinical trial, Lumify preservative-free demonstrated to have a low incidence of side effects, like rebound redness and loss of efficacy over time, when used as directed. "The results show that Lumify preservative-free is a well-tolerated alternative option for consumers with ocular redness who have sensitivities to preservatives or are at increased risk of ocular surface disease," said Melissa Toyos, MD, and partner, Toyos Clinic, Nashville, Tenn. About the Lumify brand The Lumify brand began in 2018 with the United States launch of Lumify redness reliever eye drops. Before Lumify, redness relievers relied on the same ingredients for decades and were associated with well-known side effects. Lumify and Lumify preservative-free are the only over-the-counter redness relievers formulated with low-dose brimonidine tartrate 0.025 per cent that selectively target eye redness and offer excellent results with a lower risk of rebound redness and loss of efficacy when used as directed. In 2023, Bausch + Lomb introduced Lumify Eye Illuminations, a line of specialty eye care products specifically developed for the sensitive area around the eyes. In June, 2025, Bausch + Lomb launched Lumify preservative-free eye drops in the U.S. About Bausch + Lomb Corp. Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world -- from birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of approximately 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint with approximately 13,500 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ont., with corporate offices in Bridgewater, N.J.