Viatris Announces Multiple Data Presentations at the 2026 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting

PITTSBURGH, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that four abstracts will be presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., April 10-13, 2026.

The presentations will include data across various areas of ophthalmology, including full results from VEGA-3, a Phase 3 study evaluating MR-141 (phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%) for presbyopia; results from a Phase 1 study of varenicline solution nasal spray in healthy Japanese adults; and a post-hoc analysis of MIRA-2, a Phase 3 study evaluating the optical impact of RYZUMVI® for reversing pharmacologically-induced mydriasis. Additional data will include an encore presentation of LYNX-2, a Phase 3 study evaluating MR-142 (phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%) for visual disturbances in low light conditions in post-refractive surgery patients.

All accepted scientific abstracts are available on the ASCRS Annual Meeting website.

Full List of Viatris Presentations at ASCRS Annual Meeting 2026:

To complement its scientific program, and to further foster peer-to-peer exchange and support clinicians in the evolving management of presbyopia, Viatris provided an independent educational grant for the following educational symposium hosted by PRIME®, a nationally recognized continuing medical education platform:

• Presbyopia Re-Envisioned: A New Era of Pharmacological Vision Correction
  • Saturday, April 11
  • 6–7:30 p.m. ET
  • The Westin DC Downtown, River Birch Ballroom

More information on the data presentations and symposium can be found on the ASCRS website here, and Viatris can be found at booth #233.

All educational content of the ASCRS Annual Meeting is planned by its Program Committee, and ASCRS does not endorse, promote, approve, or recommend the use of any products, devices, or services.

Opus Genetics and Viatris (through its affiliate) are parties to a global licensing agreement which provides for the development of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% and grants exclusive rights to Viatris to commercialize phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% in the U.S.

About Presbyopia

Presbyopia is the gradual loss of near focusing ability due to aging, that typically becomes noticeable in the early to mid-40s. It is a nearly universal condition that, when uncorrected, contributes significantly to vision-related disability. Presbyopia leads to symptoms like eye strain and blurred near vision, impacting daily tasks and productivity. It affects nearly 128 million people in the United States—about 90% of adults over 45. By age 50, most Americans require some form of near-vision correction, such as reading glasses or multifocal lenses. Globally, an estimated 1.8 billion people were presbyopic in 2015, projected to rise to 2.1 billion by 2030.

RYZUMVI® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Warnings and Precautions

Uveitis: RYZUMVI is not recommended to be used in patients with active ocular inflammation (e.g., iritis).

Potential for Eye Injury or Contamination: To avoid the potential for eye injury or contamination, care should be taken to avoid touching the vial tip to the eye or to any other surface.

Use with Contact Lenses: Contact lens wearers should be advised to remove their lenses prior to the instillation of RYZUMVI and wait 10 minutes after dosing before reinserting their contact lenses.

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions that have been reported are instillation site discomfort (16%), conjunctival hyperemia (12%), and dysgeusia (6%).

Please see Full Prescribing Information

About Mesopic Vision

Mesopic vision is defined as vision in dim light (interface of bright light and night vision) conditions that leverages both rod and cone photoreceptors. Decreased low contrast visual acuity under mesopic conditions occurs when the pupil dilates in low-light conditions allowing peripheral unfocused rays of light to enter the eye. The total diagnosed prevalence of Night Vision Disturbance (NVD) across the 7 Major Markets (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan) was estimated to be nearly 55 million in 2023, with the U.S. representing approximately 45% of cases. The condition is particularly common in patients with increased ocular aberrations and ocular scatter from keratorefractive surgery (including Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE), and Radial Keratotomy (RK)). It is estimated that approximately 800,000 refractive surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year, with 25% of patients suffering from visual aberrations (e.g., glare, halos, starburst) at 1-month. There are currently no FDA-approved treatments.

About Viatris 

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:VTRS) is a global healthcare company whose mission is to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We meet the needs of patients around the world by acting decisively with ingenuity and resolve. Whether we're developing new medicines, working to maintain a resilient supply of needed therapies, or pursuing bold innovation, we deliver solutions that are effective at scale and built to endure. We're purpose-built to make an impact with a dynamic portfolio that spans generics, established brands and innovative medicines that address areas of significant unmet need. We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai, China, and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and X.

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