ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — Alimera Sciences Inc. (ALIM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $6.3 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Alpharetta, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents.

The eye drug developer posted revenue of $23 million in the period.

The company's shares closed at $3.48. A year ago, they were trading at $1.68.

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