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Aerie Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation at the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists

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Aerie Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AERI) announced the presentation of topline results from its Phase 2 clinical trial of AR-1105, a dexamethasone intravitreal implant, for treating macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion. The results will be presented at the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists on October 12, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Aerie is focused on developing innovative therapies for ocular conditions, having launched its first two products, Rhopressa and Rocklatan, in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

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DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AERI), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company, today announced that topline results from the AR-1105 (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion will be presented at the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists in San Antonio, Texas.

The presentation entitled “Phase 2 Study of Two Formulations of AR-1105 in Macular Edema (ME) Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO),” will be presented on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 10:22 a.m. Central Time by Michael A. Singer, M.D., Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

About Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Aerie is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class therapies for the treatment of patients with open-angle glaucoma, ocular surface diseases and retinal diseases. Aerie’s first product, Rhopressa® (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%, a once-daily eye drop approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, was launched in the United States in April 2018. In clinical trials of Rhopressa®, the most common adverse reactions were conjunctival hyperemia, corneal verticillata, instillation site pain, and conjunctival hemorrhage. More information about Rhopressa®, including the product label, is available at www.rhopressa.com. Aerie’s second product for the reduction of elevated IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, Rocklatan® (netarsudil and latanoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.02%/0.005%, the first and only fixed-dose combination of Rhopressa® and the widely-prescribed PGA (prostaglandin analog) latanoprost, was launched in the United States in May 2019. In clinical trials of Rocklatan®, the most common adverse reactions were conjunctival hyperemia, corneal verticillata, instillation site pain, and conjunctival hemorrhage. More information about Rocklatan®, including the product label, is available at www.rocklatan.com. Aerie continues to focus on global expansion and the development of additional product candidates and technologies in ophthalmology, including for the treatment of dry eye disease, wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. More information is available at www.aeriepharma.com.

Ami Bavishi; 908-947-3949; abavishi@aeriepharma.com

Source: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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What are the topline results from Aerie Pharmaceuticals' AR-1105 Phase 2 trial?

The topline results from the AR-1105 Phase 2 trial will be presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists meeting.

When will Aerie Pharmaceuticals present the AR-1105 clinical trial results?

The results will be presented on October 12, 2021, at 10:22 a.m. Central Time.

What is the purpose of the AR-1105 Phase 2 clinical trial?

The trial aims to evaluate AR-1105 for treating macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion.

Where will the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists be held?

The meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas.

What is Aerie Pharmaceuticals known for?

Aerie is known for developing first-in-class ophthalmic therapies for eye diseases.

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