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Mental Health Gaps Affect Diabetic Eye Screenings
A research team from Great Britain has identified several key barriers that prevent patients with diabetes from attending annual diabetic eye screenings. These include mental health challenges, lack of awareness about diabetic eye screening (DES), and transportation difficulties. The study,…
MicroPulse TLT Proven Effective for Glaucoma
Iridex Corporation, a global leader in laser-based medical systems for glaucoma and retinal disease treatment, has announced the publication of a groundbreaking peer-reviewed study in Ophthalmology Therapy. The study provides compelling evidence of the long-term safety and efficacy of MicroPulse…
Galimedix Begins Phase 2 Trial for GAL-101 in Dry AMD
Galimedix Therapeutics has announced the initiation of a phase 2 clinical study called eDREAM (NCT06659549), evaluating the efficacy and safety of GAL-101 eye drops in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy (GA). About the Phase 2…
Glaukos Submits FDA Application for Epioxa Therapy
Glaukos Corporation has officially submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its innovative corneal cross-linking therapy, Epioxa (Epi-on). This next-generation treatment is designed for patients with keratoconus and represents a significant advancement…
NEI Study Reveals Annexin-V’s Role in Retinal Diseases
A recent study led by the National Eye Institute (NEI) has revealed new insights into annexin-V, a key biomarker traditionally used to track apoptosis (programmed cell death) and retinal cell degeneration in eye diseases. Published in the International Journal of…
4DMT Reveals Preclinical Data on TVE Platform
4D Molecular Therapeutics (4DMT) has announced the publication of preclinical data underscoring the capabilities of its Therapeutic Vector Evolution (TVE) platform. The research focuses on the intravitreal R100 vector and the R100-based genetic medicine 4D-150. This groundbreaking study, titled “Design…
Sepul Bio Launches Ultevursen Phase 2b Trial for RP
Sepul Bio has announced the dosing of the first patient in the LUNA clinical study, a Phase 2b trial evaluating ultevursen for the treatment of USH2A-associated retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This milestone represents renewed hope for individuals affected by this debilitating…
Opus Gets FDA SPA for APX3330 Phase 3 Trial
Opus Genetics has announced a key regulatory milestone, securing a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Phase 3 clinical trial of APX3330. The oral treatment is being evaluated for moderate to…
EYLEA HD Succeeds in Phase 3 RVO Trial
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced that its Phase 3 QUASAR trial evaluating EYLEA HD (aflibercept 8 mg) has met its primary endpoint, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of retinal vein occlusion (RVO). About the QUASAR Trial The QUASAR trial…
Aurion’s AURN001 Shows Positive Phase 1/2 Results
Aurion Biotech has released topline data from its Phase 1/2 clinical trial (CLARA), evaluating AURN001, an allogeneic cell therapy product candidate for treating corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial dysfunction. These results highlight the therapy’s potential as a groundbreaking treatment…