DUBLIN, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today announced that 19 Allergan-supported abstracts were selected for poster presentations at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 29, 2018 through May 3, 2018.

Building on a nearly 70-year heritage in ophthalmology with expertise in discovering and developing new therapeutic agents to preserve and protect vision, these presentations further establish Allergan as a leading global pharmaceutical company. The breadth of abstracts to be presented showcases Allergan's dedication to research and innovation in the area of ophthalmology.

The scheduled times of the 19 Allergan presentations, presentation titles, locations and authors are as follows:

Retina Poster Presentations (Sunday, April 29^th, 8:15AM-10:00AM)

-        Pegylation of Abicipar Increases Vitreal Half-Life, Supporting a Potential for up to 3-Month Duration of Action in the Clinic

• Authors: Seal JR, et al.

-        In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of Abicipar Pegol, an anti-VEGF DARPin® Therapeutic

• Authors: Rodrigues GA, et al.

-        Simulation of Ocular Drug Distribution Following Zero Order Release of Intravitreally Dosed Bevacizumab Using 3D Computational Fluid Dynamic Model

• Authors: Shen J, et al.

Glaucoma Poster Presentations

-        A Rabbit Model for Glaucoma Filtration Surgery

• Authors: Nagar S, et al., Sunday, April 29^th, 1:00PM-2:45PM

-        Patient-reported Outcomes of Bimatoprost Ocular Ring in an Open-label Extension Study in Patients with Open-angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

• Authors: Chen M, et al., Monday, April 30^th, 8:15AM-10:00AM

-        Intravitreal Brimonidine Drug Delivery System (Brimo DDS Generation 1) Enhances Spatial Sweep Visual Evoked Potential (sVEP) in a Nonhuman Primate Model of Chronic Glaucoma

• Authors: Burke J, et al., Monday, April 30^th, 8:15AM-10:00AM

-        In Vivo Angiographic Study of Rabbit Aqueous Outflow following Ab Interno Gelatin Stent Implantation

• Authors: Lee SS, et al., Monday, April 30^th, 11:15AM-1:00PM

-        Visualization of Conjunctival Lymphatic Vessels in Normotensive Rabbits

• Authors: Rajagopalan L, et al., Monday, April 30^th, 11:15AM-1:00PM

-        A Novel Iridocorneal Angle Measurement Technique: Assessment of Inter-and Intra-Scorer Variability

• Authors: Nguyen A, et al., Monday, April 30^th, 11:15AM-1:00PM

-        Complete Responders Following Ab Interno Gelatin Stent at 12M in Refractory Glaucoma Patients

• Authors: Robinson MR, et al., Monday, April 30^th, 3:30PM-5:15PM

-        Treatment Experience of Open Angle Glaucoma Patients Undergoing Trabeculectomy in the US

• Authors: Patel A, et al., Wednesday, May 2^nd, 3:30PM-5:15PM

-        Using a Novel Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (AS-OCT) Method to Assess Iridocorneal Angle

• Authors: Goldberg J, et al., Thursday, May 3^rd, 8:15AM-10:00AM

-        fMRI shows Functional Recovery by Intravitreal Brimonidine Drug Delivery System (Brimo DDS Generation 1) in a Rabbit Model of Retinal Ganglion Cell (RGC) Degeneration

• Authors: Ghosn C, et al., Thursday, May 3^rd, 11:00AM-12:45PM

Ocular Surface Treatment Poster Presentations

-        Effect of TrueTear^TM on Dry Eye Symptoms During Exposure to a Controlled Adverse Environment

• Authors: Senchyna M, et al., Sunday, April 29^th, 3:15PM-5:00PM

-        The Repeatability of Tear Film Measurements in Subjects with Dry Eye

• Authors: Stapleton F, et al., Sunday, April 29^th, 3:15PM-5:00PM

-        Evaluation of the Durability of Dry Symptom Relief Following Daily Use of TrueTear^TM

• Authors: Penzner J, et al., Sunday, April 29^th, 3:15PM-5:00PM

-        Changes in Tear Lipid Layer Thickness with Omega-3 Eye Drop

• Authors: Fogt J, et al., Tuesday, May 1^st, 3:30PM-5:15PM

-        Organic Osmolytes as Osmotic Agents vs. Salts in Artificial Tears

• Authors: Liu H, et al., Wednesday, May 2^nd, 11:15AM-1:00PM

-        Sodium Concentration Affects the Physical Properties of Hyaluronic Acid-based Lubricant Eye Drops

• Authors: Simmons PA, et al., Wednesday, May 2^nd, 11:15AM-1:00PM

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TrueTear™ provides a temporary increase in tear production during neurostimulation in adult patients.

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CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use TrueTear™ if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted or wearable defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic device (eg, cochlear implant) in the head or neck, chronic or recurrent nosebleeds, a bleeding disorder (eg, hemophilia), a condition that can lead to increased bleeding, or a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to the hydrogel material.

WARNINGS
Do not use TrueTear™ around electronic monitoring equipment (eg, heart monitors or electrocardiogram alarms), in the bath/shower, while driving, operating machinery, or during activity in which sneezing/watery eyes may cause risk, areas other than the nose, within 3 feet of shortwave or microwave therapy equipment, around flammable anesthetic mixture (air, oxygen or nitrous oxide). Do not continue using TrueTear™ if your nose is irritated. Safety/effectiveness not established for longer than 6 months or for treating aqueous-deficient dry eye disease. Safety not established in pregnancy, patients under 22 years of age, patients with nasal or sinus surgery (including nasal cautery) or significant trauma, severe nasal airway obstruction or vascularized polyp; active, severe systemic or chronic seasonal allergies; rhinitis or sinusitis requiring treatment; untreated nasal infection; and disabling arthritis, neuropathy, severe dexterity impairment or limited motor coordination.

PRECAUTIONS
Consult your doctor on TrueTear™ instructions before use and on discontinuing use if pain, discomfort or numbness in the nose persists after reducing for higher levels/longer sessions. Remove studs, nose rings, or other nose jewelry before use. Do not use prescription eye medications or nasal sprays 30 minutes before or after using TrueTear™. Consult your doctor before use if you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease. Keep away from children.

ADVERSE EVENTS
Nasal pain, discomfort or burning; short-term electrical discomfort; nosebleed; nasal congestion; headaches; trace blood in nostril; facial pain; sore eye; sinus pain; pain around the eye; runny nose; nasal ulcers; and light-headedness. Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed physician. For the full Directions for Use, please visit www.allergan.com/truetear/usa.htm or call 1-800-678-1605. Please call 1-800-433-8871 to report an adverse event.

About Allergan Eye Care

As a leader in eye care, Allergan has discovered, developed, and delivered some of the most innovative products in the industry over the last 70 years. Allergan has launched over 125 eye care products and invested billions of dollars in new treatments for the most prevalent eye conditions including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases such as diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. Our eye care pipeline includes 13 additional agents for multiple ocular conditions.

Our commitment to the well-being of patients is also reflected in philanthropy. Allergan and The Allergan Foundation support more than 150 organizations around the world working to improve lives and communities. We remain steadfast in helping eye care providers deliver the best in patient care through innovative products and outreach programs.

About Allergan plc

Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a bold, global pharmaceutical leader. Allergan is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded pharmaceutical, device, biologic, surgical and regenerative medicine products for patients around the world.

Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics and dermatology, gastroenterology, women's health, urology and anti-infective therapeutic categories.

Allergan is an industry leader in Open Science, a model of research and development, which defines our approach to identifying and developing game-changing ideas and innovation for better patient care. With this approach, Allergan has built one of the broadest development pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry.

Allergan's success is powered by our global colleagues' commitment to being Bold for Life. Together, we build bridges, power ideas, act fast and drive results for our customers and patients around the world by always doing what is right.

With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Allergan is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives every day.

For more information, visit Allergan's website at www.Allergan.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

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