Alimera Sciences Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, today reported that enrollment has begun for a pilot study to assess the safety and efficacy of Iluvien™ in patients with bilateral geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Alimera Sciences, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, today reported the interim month six safety and efficacy results from the first human pharmacokinetic (PK) study of Iluvien™.

ATLANTA, September 24, 2008 – Alimera Sciences, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, today reported that after completing its review of safety and efficacy data currently available, an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has again recommended that the two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials for the use of Iluvien™ in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) continue under the current protocol, without change. A DSMB provides an independent evaluation of all trial data to identify potential safety issues that might warrant modification or early termination of ongoing clinical studies.

Alimera Sciences, a privately held biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, today reported the interim month three safety and efficacy results from the first human pharmacokinetic (PK) study of Medidur™ FA, which Alimera Sciences intends to market under the tradename Iluvien™, if approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

ATLANTA, May 8, 2008 -- Alimera Sciences Inc., a privately held ophthalmic pharmaceutical company announced today that enrollment has begun for a pilot study to assess the safety and efficacy of Medidur FA in conjunction with Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection, Genentech) in patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD).

ATLANTA, March 24, 2008 – After completing its review of safety and efficacy data currently available, an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has once again recommended that the two pivotal Phase III clinical trials, known collectively as the FAME™ (Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema) Study can continue under the current protocol, without change. The trial is studying the use of Medidur FA for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

ATLANTA, March 18, 2008—Alimera Sciences today announced that it has closed a Series C financing round of $30 million with all five of the company’s existing venture capital firms exercising the right to participate at their full pro rata share.

ATLANTA / BOSTON, March 17, 2008 - Alimera Sciences and pSivida Ltd (NASDAQ:PSDV, ASX:PSD, Xetra:PSI) today announced that they have amended their license and collaboration agreement relating to Medidur™ FA, the companies' Phase III investigative treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME), and other Medidur products. Alimera is increasing its equity in the future profits of Medidur FA from 50 to 80 percent in exchange for consideration of up to approximately $78m to pSivida.

ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ -- Alimera Sciences has entered into a second exclusive worldwide agreement with Emory University to explore oxidative stress management -- specifically the reduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) -- as a treatment for ophthalmic diseases.