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• Doctors Should Warn Patients About Elmiron Vision Complications and Consider Alternative IC Therapies: Study

  August 20, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals most Elmiron users who quit taking the interstitial cystitis drug do so because of concerns over vision loss, and those who do suffer eye injuries take higher doses than those who do not.

• Elmiron Lawsuits Filed By More than 360 Users Left With Vision Damage

  July 20, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  There are more than 360 Elmiron vision loss lawsuits filed in courts nationwide, as parties prepare for a hearing in September meant to explain the science behind the interstitial cystitis drug and its alleged adverse effects to a federal judge.

• Impaired Vision Lawsuit Filed Over Elmiron Retinal Maculopathy

  June 30, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  An Elmiron lawsuit filed by a West Virginia woman claims she suffered pigmentary maculopathy after nearly 10 years of using the bladder pain drug.

• Elmiron Exposure Linked To “Strong Dose-Dependent Association” To Retinal Maculopathy: Study

  June 4, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study determines there is a strong link between Elmiron and a form of retinal maculopathy and also warns of new symptoms of central vision problems associated with the use of the bladder pain drug.

• Information About Elmiron and Eye Issues To Be Presented During “Science Day” in MDL

  May 25, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has scheduled a "Science Day" for September, in order to help the Court understand the scientific data involved in Elmiron vision loss lawsuits.

• Elmiron Vision Loss Claims To Be Prepared For Bellwether Trials Under MDL Discovery Plan

  May 18, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The judge overseeing Elmiron federal lawsuits filed over retinal damage claims has put forward a schedule to begin preparing cases for the first early trial dates.

• Judge Approves Fact Sheets For Exchange of Information About Elmiron Injury Claims

  May 14, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has approved plaintiff and defendant fact sheets designed to help streamline federal Elmiron litigation over claims of retinal damage and vision loss.

• First Elmiron Bellwether Trial in MDL May Begin in January 2023

  May 5, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Elmiron litigation moves forward with plans for remote depositions, a Science Day, and other plans which would lead to the first bellwether trial in January 2023.

• Significant Risk of Eye Damage from Elmiron Highlighted in Study

  April 23, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that 20% of long-term Elmiron users are likely to develop retinal damage due to the side effects of the bladder pain drug.

• Direct Filing of Elmiron Retinal Injury Cases Permitted in Federal MDL

  April 13, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has allowed direct filing of future Elmiron lawsuits over claims of vision loss.