NEW YORK, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. ("Ocular" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OCUL).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

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The investigation concerns whether Ocular and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

On July 25, 2016, pre-market, Ocular announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had denied approval for the Company's treatment of post-operative eye pain.  Ocular stated that the FDA raised concerns related to its manufacturing process after an inspection of its facility. 

On this news, Ocular's share price has fallen as much as $0.54, or 10.44%, to $4.63 during intraday trading on July 25, 2016.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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