July 26, 2024 Mark Iwicki Chief Executive Officer Kala Bio, Inc. 1167 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02476 Re: Kala Bio, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed July 25, 2024 File No. 333-281006 Dear Mark Iwicki: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Tamika Sheppard at 202-551-8346 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences cc: Andrea Sorrentino