Glaucoma Disease Progression Role of Intra Ocular Pressure. Is Good Enough, Low Enough?

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Glaucoma Disease Progression Role of Intra Ocular Pressure Is Good Enough, Low Enough?

Glaucoma Diseases Progression Key Considerations Good number of patients may be diagnosed only after some damage the optic nerve Even when 40% of the nerve fibers are lost, patients can retain normal visual field 2 56% of all newly diagnosed patients in the US present with moderate Glaucoma (already suffered optic nerve damage) at the time of diagnosis 3 Rate of disease progression can vary from patient to patient Predicting the disease progression course is difficult

Glaucoma Diseases Progression Key Considerations Land mark studies like AGIS, OHTS, EMGT illustrate the benefit of IOP reduction in all types of Glaucoma patients regardless of the severity of disease 1,4-6 Lowering intraocular pressure can Prevent further progression of existing field damage Prevent optic-nerve damage from progressing to visual field damage Prevent ocular Hypertension from progression to nerve damage

Glaucoma Diseases Progression High Risk Groups Patients on beta-blocker therapy for long time and experiencing Drift Patients who do not respond sufficiently to Latanoprost Patients who have not achieved their target IOP with current medications Patients with some visual field damage Patients with some optic nerve changes Patients on multiple drug therapy Patients with high baseline IOP Patients having more than one risk factor like heredity, Diabetes, Hypertension

Glaucoma Treatment: Aim to Achieve and Maintain Lower Target Pressures and prevent disease progression Evidence from controlled, prospective, randomized clinical trials: Reducing IOP to lower target pressures can prevent glaucoma and slow or stop progression OHTS EMGT CIGTS CNTG AGIS

Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) Objective: To determine the safety and efficacy of topical medication in delaying or preventing the onset of glaucoma 1636 participants randomized to: Observation or topical glaucoma medication Kass et al, 2002

Lowering IOP: Delays or Prevents the Development of POAG 0.15 Proportion of Participants Developing POAG 0.10 0.05 Observation Group Hazard Ratio 0.40 95% CI (0.27, 0.59) P <.001 Medical Treatment Group Kass, 2002 0.00 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 Follow-up Month

Incidence of POAG IOP Lowering in OHT Reduces the Incidence of POAG 12% 9.5% 8% 4% 4.4% 0% Untreated Treated to Achieve 20% IOP Reduction and Target IOP < 24 mm Hg Kass, 2002

OHTS Results Arch Ophthalmol 2002; 120: 701 5 years Cumulative probability of POAG medication group = 4.4% (N = 817) observation group = 9.5% (N = 819) Endpoint > 50% optic disc alone (no VF loss)

Development of POAG Observation Group Baseline IOP (mm Hg) >25.75 >23.75 to < 25.75 < 23.75 36% 13% 6% 12% 10% 7% 17% 9% 2% < 555 >555 to < 588 >588 Gordon, 2002 Central Corneal Thickness (microns)

Risk Factors for the Development of POAG in OHT Hazard Ratio (95% CI) Age (per decade) IOP (per mm Hg) CCT (per 40 µm thinner) PSD (per 0.2 db greater) Horizontal C/D Ratio (per 0.1 larger) 1.22 (1.01, 1.49) 1.10 (1.04, 1.17) 1.71 (1.40, 2.09) 1.27 (1.06, 1.52) 1.27 (1.14, 1.40) Vertical C/D Ratio (per 0.1 larger) 1.32 (1.19, 1.47) Gordon, 2002 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

Early Manifest Glaucoma Trial (EMGT) Objective: To compare the effect of immediate therapy to lower IOP versus late or no treatment on the progression of newly detected open-angle glaucoma 255 patients randomized to: Laser trabeculoplasty plus topical betaxolol or to no initial treatment Heijl, 2002

Treatment and Observation Groups: IOP and Safety Results In treated patients, IOP was reduced 25% from a baseline of 20.6 mm Hg to 15.5 mm Hg at month 3 Treatment was well-tolerated but associated with increased incidence of lens opacities Heijl, 2002

Early Treatment Reduces and Delays the Progression of Glaucoma Heijl, 2002 *Similar findings in patients with baseline IOP < 21 or > 21 mm Hg

Incidence of Progression Fewer Treated Patients Have Glaucoma Progression 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 62% * 45% *P =.007 20% 10% 0% Untreated Treated Heijl, 2002

Benefit of 1 mm Hg Additional IOP Lowering Each incremental 1 mm Hg decrease in IOP was associated with a: 10% decrease in the risk of glaucoma progression Heijl, 2002

Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study (CIGTS) Objective: To determine if newly diagnosed patients with open-angle glaucoma are better treated initially with medication or filtration surgery Medication group: n = 307 Surgery group: n = 300 Lichter et al, 2001

Mean IOP (mm Hg) Medical Management vs Surgery Both Lower IOP 30 25 Medicine Surgery 20 15 Lichter et al, 2001 10 0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 Time in Months

Patients With >3 Unit Decrease in VF Score (%) Medical Management vs Surgery Both Effectively Prevent Visual Field Loss 30 20 Medicine Surgery 10 0 0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 Lichter et al, 2001 Time in Months

Implications of EMGT and CIGTS: Optimal Treatment for Early Glaucoma Patients with any field loss should be treated aggressively to reach low pressures that reduce the risk of progression Both medical treatment and surgery effectively reduce IOP and the risk of progression No change in usual approach at this time (medical treatment first for most patients)

Collaborative Normal-Tension Glaucoma Trial (CNTG) Objective: To determine if IOP-lowering treatment is effective in reducing the progression of normal-tension glaucoma 140 eyes randomized to: Medical or surgical treatment (target 30% below baseline) or no Tx CNTG, 1998

Eyes That Progressed (%) Lowering IOP Reduces the Risk of Vision Loss in NTG 45% 35% 30% 15% 12% 0% Untreated Eyes Mean IOP = 16.0 mm Hg Eyes With 30% IOP Reduction Mean IOP = 10.6 mm Hg CNTG, 1998

Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AGIS) 7 Objective: To determine the effects of surgical and laser IOP-lowering procedures in glaucoma patients with IOP uncontrolled on medications 789 eyes Analyses of IOP lowering and progression: Predictive: Does IOP during first 1.5 years predict later visual field loss? Associative: Are consistently low pressures associated with stable visual fields? AGIS, 2000

Mean Change in Visual Defect Consistently Low IOP Reduces Vision Loss in Advanced Glaucoma 3.5 3 2.5 2 0 to 50% of Visits < 18 50 to 75% of Visits < 18 75 to 100% of Visits < 18 All Visits < 18 Mean IOP 20.2 mm Hg 16.9 mm Hg 14.7 mm Hg 1.5 1 0.5 0 12.3 mm Hg -0.5 0 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 AGIS, 2000 Follow-up Month

Low Target Pressure: Better Prognosis for Glaucoma Management Patients with IOP < 18 mm Hg (mean 12.3): no mean change in visual fields over 8 years Aggressive treatment had a more favorable outcome Pressures in the low normal range may be needed for some patients who already have field loss

Management of Glaucoma Do corneal thickness testing on patients with: ocular hypertension or glaucoma Recognize: lower IOP = better prognosis Set a target pressure based on risk factors Prescribe therapy likely to reach the target pressure Monitor patients with serial visual field testing and optic nerve examination

Conclusions Reducing IOP can prevent, slow, and stop glaucoma Decision to treat in OHT based on evaluation of the risk of glaucoma vs the risks and costs of treatment Individualization of care necessary for setting a target IOP Include corneal pachymetry

Conclusions The lower the IOP, the less the risk of glaucoma and field loss Just 1 mm Hg additional IOP lowering can improve the prognosis Multiple medications or surgery may be needed to reach target pressures Optimal glaucoma management: Treat early, treat aggressively, and, think long-term

Implementing What We Have Learned

Choosing Glaucoma Therapy Efficacy = IOP lowering Amount Consistency Safety Systemic side effects Tolerability Local ocular effects

In the Real World What Therapy Should I Start First? Options Advantage Concern Medication Beta-blocker Tolerability Safety Alpha agonist Safety Allergy Hypotensive lipid IOP, Safety Hyperemia Laser trabeculoplasty Safety Duration Filtration surgery IOP Safety

Choosing Medical Therapy: Monotherapy (Single Drug) Preferred If a single medication can get you at or below target without side effects, what is the advantage of getting to the same place with multiple medications? Are there disadvantages of multiple drug therapy?

Choosing Medical Therapy: Monotherapy (Single Drop) Preferred Patient Considerations Convenience Fewer drops to instill No need to wait between instillation of multiple drops Less chance for mistakes Simple regimen enhances compliance Possible cost savings

Choosing Medical Therapy: Monotherapy (Single Drug) Preferred Treating Physician Considerations Fixed combinations and 2-drug regimens have combined side effects of 2 medications 1 + 1 may even be > 2 If a problem which agent responsible? Fewer drug interactions Less preservative corneal toxicity

Choosing Medical Therapy: Monotherapy (Single Drug) Preferred Disease Considerations >30% reductions in IOP are possible Fewer medications means fewer potential side effects If on multiple agents and efficacy is inadequate, it is much more difficult to determine the contribution of each individual medication to the total.

Considerations in Choosing Monotherapy Efficacy Mean IOP drop Ability to get patient to target pressure Responder rate Safety Tolerability Convenience Compliance Cost

Once-Daily Hypotensive Lipids Lower IOP Most Effectively Drug Class Medication Mean IOP Reduction* Alpha2 adrenergic Beta-blocker, NS Beta-blocker, Sel CAI Combination Once-Daily Lipids Brimonidine BID Timolol BID Betaxolol BID Dorzolamide TID Timolol / dorzolamide BID Latanoprost QD Travoprost QD Bimatoprost QD 4-6 mm Hg [~ 6 mm Hg] 4-5 mm Hg 3-5 mm Hg More than either alone, less than dual therapy 6-8 mm Hg 7-8 mm Hg 7-8 mm Hg *Values given in package insert prescribing information, PDR, or from clinical trials

Difference From Timolol at 8 AM (mm Hg) Hypotensive Lipids Are Superior to Timolol in Lowering IOP 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Bimatoprost Study 1 Study 2 Latanoprost US Study *9 AM EU Study* Travoprost US Study 1 US Study 2 Values from FDA website http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/nda/index.htm

Patients Reaching IOP at 10 AM, Month 12 (%) More Patients Reach Target Pressures With Bimatoprost Monotherapy 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 * P <.010 vs Timolol * Timolol BID Bimatoprost QD 7 2 5 * 12 9 * 21 16 * 31 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IOP (mm Hg) 26 * 47 37 * 58 47 * 69 Higginbotham et al, 2002

Treatment-Related Adverse Events* Bimatoprost Timolol / Dorzolamide (Lumigan ) (Cosopt ) P Value Ocular AEs Conjunctival hyperemia 31 (34.4%) 15 (17.2%) 0.009 Burning eye 2 (2.2%) 12 (13.8%) 0.004 Stinging eye 2 (2.2%) 9 (10.3%) 0.025 Non-ocular AEs Taste perversion 0 (0.0%) 5 (5.7%) 0.027 * All treatment-related AEs with incidence >5% and a significant between-group difference Coleman et al, AAO, 2001

Bimatoprost Monotherapy Is as Effective as Timolol / Latanoprost Crossover study design Patients received each regimen for 60 days 88 patients 83 patients Timolol / Latanoprost Bimatoprost Monotherapy Day 0 Day 60 (Baseline) Day 120 Day 14 Dirks et al, AGS, 2002 Day 74

Mean IOP (mm Hg) No Change in Mean IOP at 8 AM After Switching to Bimatoprost Monotherapy 30 25 Timolol Gel and Latanoprost Bimatoprost 20 15 10 Dirks et al, AGS, 2002 0 30 60 90 120 Day * Standard Error Bars Below Resolution of Graph

Patients Achieving Clinical Success (%) Equivalent Clinical Success With Bimatoprost Monotherapy and Timolol / Latanoprost 100 80 60 40 20 82.9% 82.3% 0 Timolol Gel and Latanoprost Bimatoprost Dirks et al, AGS, 2002

Summary Bimatoprost monotherapy controlled IOP in most patients previously treated with timolol gel / latanoprost Most patients were clinically successful after switching to bimatoprost monotherapy Both treatments were well-tolerated Bimatoprost monotherapy is an effective alternative to dual therapy with timolol gel and latanoprost Dirks et al, AGS, 2002

Safety of Hypotensive Lipids Adverse event defined as: Any untoward medical occurrence whether or not related to the use of an investigational agent Product label includes adverse events based predominantly on frequency of occurrence Includes treatment-related and non treatment-related adverse events based on clinician s assessment If FDA has potential concern, information placed under Warnings and Precautions

Systemic Adverse Events Bimatoprost Infection (cold, URI) Headache (Abnormal LFTs) Asthenia Hirsutism Latanoprost URIs (infection / flu) Chest pain Angina pectoris Muscle / joint / back pain Rash / allergic skin reaction Travoprost Angina pectoris Chest pain Hypercholesterolemia Bradycardia Depression Headache Urinary incontinence Prostate Disorder UTIs Infection, cold syndrome Anxiety Arthritis, back pain, pain Dyspepsia, GI Disorder Hypertension Hypotension Accidental injury Sinusitis, bronchitis

Once-Daily Hypotensive Lipids Are Systemically Safe No effects on cardiorespiratory function Pregnancy category C Travoprost should not be used in women who are or might become pregnant

Once-Daily Hypotensive Lipids Are Well-tolerated Low rates of discontinuations from clinical trials due to adverse events Most side effects are ocular Common side effects: Conjunctival hyperemia (trace to mild) Changes in iris pigmentation Eyelash changes Incidence of allergy is low

Conclusions Good Enough IOP control may not always be Low Enough to prevent disease progression Patients should be treated with monotherapy whenever possible Monotherapy with once-daily hypotensive lipids provides the best IOP lowering Lowers IOP more effectively than timolol Lowers IOP as effectively as combined timolol / dorzolamide Allows more patients to reach low target pressures

Conclusions (Continued) Patients on timolol / latanoprost can be switched to bimatoprost monotherapy with no loss in IOP-lowering efficacy Benefits of hypotensive lipids Efficacy Systemic safety Once-daily convenient dosing

Achieving the New Targets Set by These Trials

Evolution in the Medical Treatment of Glaucoma in India Timolol still remains the mainstay because of cost considerations Pilocarpine gradually getting replaced with Brimonidine after price revisions by major brands Bimatoprost and Latanoprost still considered Expensive, however tertiary Institutes and leading Consultants consider them as preferred option to surgery

Beta Blockers Some Limitations May not achieve target pressures in many patients Efficacy at night is not proven, hence may not help prevent early morning Spikes. Not desirable in patients with COPD, Hypertension, Diabetes, Depression, hyperlipidemia etc

Timolol Vs Bimatoprost LUMIGAN offers superior IOP lowering efficacy

Timolol Vs Bimatoprost Lumigan offers superior diurnal control

Timolol Vs Bimatoprost Replace timolol with Lumigan for more IOP reduction

Timolol Vs Bimatoprost Lumigan efficacy maintained for over 2 years

Timolol Vs Bimatoprost Lumigan achieves superior IOP reduction to Timolol over 24 hours

Latanoprost Vs Bimatoprost Lumigan demonstrates IOP reduction Vs Latanoprost

Latanoprost Vs Bimatoprost Lumigan demonstrates diurnal control Vs Latanoprost

Latanoprost Vs Bimatoprost Lumigan demonstrates better response rate Vs Latanoprost

Latonoprost Vs Bimatoprost Switch Latanoprost non-responder to Lumigan

Latanoprost Vs Bimatoprost Lumigan demonstrates IOP reduction Vs Latanoprost over 24 hours

Bimatoprost Monotherapy Lowers IOP More Effectively Than Latanoprost: A 6-Month Randomized Clinical Trial Multicenter, randomized, investigator-masked trial Adult patients with OHT or chronic glaucoma Treatment groups: Bimatoprost 0.03% qpm, n = 133 Latanoprost 0.005% qpm, n = 136 Efficacy outcome measures: Mean change from diurnal baseline IOP (1 endpoint) Mean IOP Percentage of patients reaching Noecker et al, AJO, 2003 Specific target pressures 15% and 20% reductions in IOP

Mean Change From Baseline IOP (+ SEM, mm Hg) Significantly Greater Mean IOP Reductions With Bimatoprost at All Time Points 0 Week 1 Month 1 Month 3 Month 6 8 AM 12 PM 4 PM 8 AM 12 PM 4 PM 8 AM 12 PM 4 PM 8 AM 12 PM 4 PM -1-2 -3-4 -5-6 -7-8 -9 P <.001 P =.024 P =.005 P =.008 P <.001 P =.009 P =.009 P <.001 P =.025 P <.001 P <.001 P =.004 Noecker et al, AJO, 2003 Bimatoprost Latanoprost

Bimatoprost Superior to Latanoprost in Primary Endpoint: Mean Change From Baseline IOP Bimatoprost superior to latanoprost at every time point, every visit All differences statistically significant Difference between groups ranged from 1.2 mm Hg to 2.2 mm Hg in diurnal measurements at month 6 Noecker et al, AJO, 2003

Efficacy of Latanoprost Consistent With Reported Literature Values IOP reduction from baseline at 8 AM: 7.1 mm Hg at month 3 and 6.0 mm Hg at month 6 Similar to morning IOP reduction measured in other studies: 5.5 mm Hg at month 3 and 6.0 mm Hg at month 6 (Suzuki et al, 2000) 6.2 mm Hg at month 3 (Mishima et al, 1996)

Bimatoprost Also Superior to Latanoprost in All Other Efficacy Measures Mean IOP Significantly lower with bimatoprost at all 3 diurnal measurements at all 4 follow-up visits Percentage of patients reaching specific target pressures Significantly more bimatoprost patients reached low target pressures at all time points at month 6 Responder rates Significantly more bimatoprost patients responded to treatment with = 15% and = 20% reductions in IOP Noecker et al, AJO, 2003

Favorable Safety Outcomes With Both Medications Both drugs were well-tolerated No treatment-related, serious AEs Most common side effects: Hyperemia (bimatoprost 44.4%; latanoprost 20.6%) Eyelash growth (bimatoprost 10.5%; latanoprost 0.0%) Similar rate of discontinuations due to AEs Bimatoprost: 4.5% overall, 2.3% for hyperemia Latanoprost: 3.7% overall, 0.0% for hyperemia Uveitis: 1 patient in latanoprost group; no CME Noecker et al, AJO, 2002

Bimatoprost Is Consistently Better Than Latanoprost in Lowering IOP 3 published head-to-head trials (1-month, 3-month, 6-month) with IOP follow-up measurements at 24 time points Mean IOP lower with bimatoprost at 22 time points, tied at 2 time points, NEVER lower with latanoprost Mean IOP reductions greater with bimatoprost at 23 time points, tied at 1 time point, NEVER greater with latanoprost

Primary Therapy Comparison: Bimatoprost vs Latanoprost Bimatoprost lowers IOP 1-2 mm Hg more than latanoprost The incidence of hyperemia is approximately twice as high with bimatoprost Noecker et al, AJO, 2002

Mean Hyperemia Score Mean Hyperemia Scores With Bimatoprost 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 0 7 14 21 28 Days on Treatment Abelson et al, In press

Respective Phase III Trial Results: Lower Incidence of Iris Pigmentation Changes With Bimatoprost Increased iris pigmentation reported for 16.1% of patients treated with latanoprost QD for 1 year Increased iris pigmentation reported for only 1.5% of patients treated with bimatoprost QD for 1 year No new reports of iris pigmentation during the second year of bimatoprost treatment

Bimatoprost Reduced Mean IOP in Latanoprost Nonresponders 66% of IOP measurements were < 18 mm Hg on bimatoprost 28 24 Baseline Latanoprost 20 16 12 Gandolfi et al, ARVO 2002 * * * *P <.001 vs baseline and latanoprost Bimatoprost * * 8 AM 12 noon 4 PM 8 PM 12 midnight Time of Day

Most Latanoprost Nonresponders Responded to Bimatoprost Responders Nonresponders Bimatoprost 13 2 Latanoprost 0 15 P value <.001 Definition of Responder: 20% IOP Reduction Gandolfi et al, ARVO 2002

Relative Disadvantages of the Hypotensive Lipids Change in iris pigmentation Eyelash changes Hyperemia Eyelid skin darkening Macular edema in susceptible patients? Exacerbation of uveitis? Exacerbation of herpetic keratitis? Expense

Primary Advantage of the Lipids: Efficacy Excellent, sustained IOP lowering 30%-35% reduction in IOP Greater efficacy than nonselective beta-blockers Effective in the black population, which shows reduced responsiveness to some therapies As monotherapy, lower IOP as effectively as combinations of other drug classes Flat diurnal curves No known tachyphylaxis

Other Advantages of Lipids Convenient, once-daily drugs Side effects mostly local Tolerability rather than safety issues Contrasts with serious systemic effects of beta-blockers Low incidence of topical allergies Mechanism of action Enhance outflow to counteract physiological deficit that causes high IOP

Pros and Cons of Bimatoprost as First-Line Therapy Important to maximize efficacy to reduce the risk of progression Bimatoprost lowers IOP better than all other medications Bimatoprost is as great an improvement over latanoprost as latanoprost was to timolol Best chance of getting patient to target IOP Conjunctival hyperemia is more common with bimatoprost than latanoprost

Manage Tolerability to Maximize Efficacy Safety is an issue for the physician, but tolerability will ultimately be decided by the patient The physician can have a large influence on how the patient views tolerability issues Patient education is key: Side effects of treatment should be weighed against possible loss of visual function Side effects that are expected and transient may be best tolerated

Conclusions Hypotensive lipids should be used as first-line therapy for glaucoma Bimatoprost patients are more apt to reach low target pressures with bimatoprost than with latanoprost Many patients who fail to respond adequately to latanoprost may be successfully switched to bimatoprost Tolerability issues with the lipid agents can be addressed with patient education

Reaching the Difficult Target Pressures

Goal: Reach Target Pressure Goal to reach target on initial monotherapy If target not reached, choices: Switch to more effective primary therapy Add another medication

Benefits of Replacement Therapy Single medication preferable to using multiple medications Safety, tolerability, compliance Eliminate medications no longer effective Reverse therapeutic trial One-eye trial Stop medication weeks prior to next scheduled visit Easy way to determine whether medication still effective

Mean IOP at 8 AM (mm Hg) Bimatoprost Monotherapy in Patients Previously on Dual Timolol/Latanoprost 30 27 24 83 Patients Timolol gel + Latanoprost Bimatoprost 21 18 Dirks et al, AGS, 2002 15 Day 0 Day 14 Day 60 Day 74 Day 120 60-Day Crossover Design

Lumigan Indian Experience The India Lumigan Early Experience Data (L.E.E.D.) Study Group Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

Objective and Trial Design To evaluate the response to Bimatoprost in real-life clinical practices Open-label, 2-month surveillance trial In glaucoma or ocular hypertension patients who need additional IOP lowering, or who are intolerant of other medications Bimatoprost was used as monotherapy, replacement therapy or adjunctive therapy at physicians discretion Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

Patient Population 571 patients from 72 clinical sites in India 6.4 % lost to follow-up 74.2 % equal to or older than 50 38.5 % female and 61.5 % Male 97.6 % Asian 90.2% with open-angle glaucoma and 9.8% with ocular hypertension Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

% o f P a t i e n t s Baseline Characteristics 60% Based on Difficulty to Control 50% 40% 30% 27.9% 27.5% 24.8% 20% 10% 11.7% 8.1% 0% Very difficult Difficult Somewhat Controlled Controlled Not Applicable Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd. (n=444- All patients who completed atleast one follow-up)

Medications at Baseline and During Study 60% 50% 45.5% % o f P a t i e n t s 40% 30% 20% 19.2% 35.4% 10% 0% No Medications at Baseline Bimatoprost Replacement Therapy Bimatoprost Adjunctive Therapy N - 92 N - 168 N - 216 Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

M e a n I O P ( m m H g ) Lumigan lowers IOP as first-line, replacement & adjunctive therapy Baseline Visit 2 Visit 3 28 26 24.5 * P < 0.001 as compared to Baseline 25.6 24 22 21.9 20 18 16 17.6 * * * 16.6 16.0 * 15.5 * 18.2 * 16.9 * 14 12-34.8% No Medications at Baseline - 38.5% - 25.2% - 27.4% Bimatoprost Replacement Therapy - 25.6% Bimatoprost Adjunctive Therapy N=92 N=168 N=216-28.7% Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd. Overall Mean IOP Patients who completed atleast One follow-up

Lumigan enables more patients to reach Target IOPs Baseline Visit 2 Visit 3 % o f P a t i e n t s 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 81 * p<0.001 compared to baseline * * 70 65 * * * 54 56 48 * * 40 * 36 * 31 26 * * 16 18 16 * * 9 11 1 1 2 3 7 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Target IOP (n=475) Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

Mean IOP (mmhg) Lumigan brings about significant IOP reduction irrespective of the base line 42 37 Baseline Visit 2 Visit 3 p<0.001 compared to baseline 40.6 32 30.1 27 22 17 12 15.9 * * 14.3 13.6-9.6% -12.7% 20.4 16.0 15.5 24.6 * * * -21.4% -23.6% 17.7 0 to 17.9 mm Hg 18 to 22.9mm Hg 23 to 27.9 mm Hg 28 to 33.9 mm Hg > 34 mm Hg * 16.7 * * 18.7 17.7 22.4-29.5% -33.3% -37.8% -41.2% -44.4% * * 20.6-49.2% N=58 N=152 N=149 N=67 N=49 Mean IOP by Baseline IOP Patients who completed atleast one visit considered Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

Lumigan further lowers IOP in all category of patients M e a n I O P ( m m H g ) 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 28.5 * 19.9 * 18.4-28.8% - 31.9% Baseline Visit 2 Visit 3 24.6 * P <0.001 as compared to Baseline * 17.7 * 16.7-26.0% - 29.2% 20.8 16.0 * * 15.3-21.3% - 24.0% 18.5 15.0 * 14.5-17.0% - 17.8% 28.4 17.4 * 16.3 Very Difficult Difficult Somewhat Controlled Controlled Not applicable N=52 N=124 N=122 N=36 N=110 Mean IOP by Difficulty to Control N=444 * * - 36.2% - 40.0% Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

M e a n I O P ( m m H g ) Lumigan as a replacement therapy further reduces IOP 23 21 19 17 1 Prior medication (N=89) >1 Prior medication (N=70) * = p<0.001 5.4 mmhg * 5.8mmHg * 15 13 Baseline Visit 2 Visit 3 * - 6.6 mmhg Mean IOP By Number of Medication (s) in Patients whose prior medications have been replaced with Bimatoprost Monotherapy * 7.1 mmhg Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

M e a n I O P ( m m H g ) Replacement of Beta-blockers / Latanoprost with Lumigan resulted in an additional IOP reduction 23 21 Xalatan(N=9) Betablockers(N=141) 19 17 3.9 mmhg * * 3.7mmHg 15 * - 6.3 mmhg * - 6.9 mmhg 13 Baseline Visit 2 Visit 3 Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd. Mean IOP Replacement for Latanoprost or Betablockers All patients who came for atleast one followup

% o f P a t i e n t s Majority of the patients rated Lumigan as a comfortable therapy 66% 55% 52.6% 44% 33% 22% 11% 0% 22.4% Very Comfortable 12.9% 3.9% 1.8% 6.4% Comfortable The Same Uncomfortable Very Not Applicable Uncomfortable Patient Self-Evaluation: Future Use and Comfort (n=388) Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

% o f P h y s i c i a n s Lumigan was rated as good or excellent by ophthalmologists involved in the study 80% 60% 60.0% 40% 40.0% 20% 0% 0.0% 0.0% Excellent Good Fair Poor Physicians Overall Evaluation: Bimatoprost vs. Other Medications (n=30) Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.

Adverse Events Bimatoprost was safe and well tolerated Very few adverse events were observed (13.2%) The reported adverse events are Conjuntival hyperemia (2.7%) Conjuctival congestion (1.3%) Redness (2.5%) Pain (1.1%) Data on file Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.