TheraRadar
Data updated: Mar 29, 2026

VISIONBLUE

TRYPAN BLUE
Ophthalmology Approved 2004-12-16

VisionBlue 0.06% - Indications & Usage Section VisionBlue® 0.06% is indicated for use as an aid in ophthalmic surgery by staining the anterior capsule of the lens. HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use VISIONBLUE® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for VISIONBLUE®. VisionBlue® (trypan blue ophthalmic solution) 0.06% Initial U.S. Approval: 2004 VisionBlue® 0.06% is a diagnostic dye indicated for use as an aid...

1
Indication
--
Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
21
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2004-12-16
Routes
OPHTHALMIC
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

Companies

Active Ingredient: TRYPAN BLUE

VISIONBLUE Approval History

Loading approval history...

What VISIONBLUE Treats

1 FDA approvals

Originally approved for its first indication in 2004 .

  • Other (1)
🔬

Active Pipeline

Pro

Ongoing clinical trials by development phase

Loading...

Key Completed Trials

Pro

Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

Loading...
📊

Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

|
Loading...
Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

VISIONBLUE FDA Label Details

Pro

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

VisionBlue 0.06% - Indications & Usage Section VisionBlue® 0.06% is indicated for use as an aid in ophthalmic surgery by staining the anterior capsule of the lens. HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use VISIONBLUE® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for VISIONBLUE®. VisionBlue® (trypan blue ophthalmic solution) 0.06% Initial U.S. Approval: 2004 VisionBlue® 0.06% is a diagnostic dye indicated for use as an aid in ophthalmic surgery by staining the anterior capsule of the lens.

Want competitive intelligence?

See who's developing similar drugs and track their progress

View Pipeline Dashboard

Data Sources

Data sourced from official FDA and NIH databases. Click links to verify on original sources.