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Blink® Tears eye drops

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Blink® Tears eye drops is a artificial tears Small molecule drug developed by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Relief of dryness and irritation associated with dry eye syndrome.

Blink Tears eye drops lubricate the eyes to relieve dryness and irritation.

Blink Tears eye drops are used to treat dry eye, as indicated by ClinicalTrials.gov. The exact mechanism of Blink Tears eye drops is not specified in the provided facts, but ChEMBL suggests that they may contain ingredients that help lubricate the eyes.

Likelihood of approval
18.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameBlink® Tears eye drops
SponsorJohnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Drug classartificial tears
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Blink Tears eye drops work by forming a thin layer on the surface of the eye to help retain moisture and protect the eye from further irritation. This helps to relieve dryness and discomfort associated with dry eye syndrome.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Blink® Tears eye drops

What is Blink® Tears eye drops?

Blink® Tears eye drops is a artificial tears drug developed by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., indicated for Relief of dryness and irritation associated with dry eye syndrome.

How does Blink® Tears eye drops work?

Blink Tears eye drops lubricate the eyes to relieve dryness and irritation.

What is Blink® Tears eye drops used for?

Blink® Tears eye drops is indicated for Relief of dryness and irritation associated with dry eye syndrome.

Who makes Blink® Tears eye drops?

Blink® Tears eye drops is developed by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. (see full Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. pipeline at /company/johnson-johnson-vision-care-inc).

What drug class is Blink® Tears eye drops in?

Blink® Tears eye drops belongs to the artificial tears class. See all artificial tears drugs at /class/artificial-tears.

What development phase is Blink® Tears eye drops in?

Blink® Tears eye drops is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of Blink® Tears eye drops?

Common side effects of Blink® Tears eye drops include Eye irritation.

Related

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