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The company is currently developing treatments for age related macular degeneration as injections and eye drops, among others.

Data supports ANX007 as the first complement therapy to preserve visual acuity, achieving statistically significant protection, but reduction in rate of geographic atrophy lesion growth did not reach statistical significance.

Allgenesis announces preliminary data for its on-going trial and anticipates the release of the final topline data in 4Q23.

The iPredictTM AI Eye Screening System will provide a fully automated age-related macular degeneration (AMD) screening report in less than 60 seconds.

PMC-403 is a first-in-class antibody that activates TIE2, a receptor specifically expressed in vascular endothelial cells. The clinical trial will take place in multiple hospitals in South Korea.

The research conducted at the Wayne State University School of Medicine implies that VCAM1 antagonism could be a promising therapeutic strategy for proliferative retinal disorders.

Data presented at the ASGCT 2023 Annual Meeting supports that Adverum’s Ixo-vec allows for lower dose administration with improved inflammation profile.

Early clinical studies indicate that Vitargus® has unique properties that could eliminate the need for patients to remain face-down after retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage surgery.

AIV007 is a broad spectrum tyrosine kinase inhibitor, targeting the convergence of fibrosis, angiogenesis, and inflammation.

Alik and colleagues noted "45% of IPV injuries involve the eyes. Many medical fields have increased IPV-related research; however, ophthalmology IPV research remains rare.”

DIAMOND is a Phase 3, two-stage, double-masked, randomized, multi-center trial to assess the efficacy and safety of OCS-01 eye drops in DME patients. The primary objective of Stage 1 was to select the optimal dosing regimen.

The company made these announcements at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 2023 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California.

The sale of YUTIQ® will empower EyePoint Pharmaceuticals to continue to advance its pipeline of therapeutics through the company's upcoming clinical trials.

The company received $100 million (USD) in this financing round from several investment partners as they generate new optogenetic therapeutics for blinding diseases.

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia have shown in an animal model of retinopathy of prematurity that the small molecule K604 can block the development of leaky, obstructive blood vessels in the retina, tamp down inflammation and enable more normal blood vessel growth.

Aviceda Therapeutics appoints Patrick Johnson, a strategic pharmaceutical executive, to its board of directors.

Eyetelligence will offer non-invasive point-of-care technology to diagnose a range of diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, with AI algorithmic retinal image analysis.

A study by Verana Health shows how de-identified real-world data (RWD) from electronic health records (EHRs) in medical registries can allow for a deeper understanding of data trends, patterns, or gaps.

Leo P. Semes, OD, shared his insights on early detection of age-related macular degeneration during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care symposium in Los Angeles, California.

This medical device is the first retinal eye-movement monitor for non-invasive, objective clinical assessments.

David S. Boyer, MD, senior partner at Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group, shares key takeaways from "Advances in geographic atrophy," which he co-presented.

Espansione Group announced the second wave of its major research effort for the prevention and management of dry AMD.

If approved, RVO would be the third indication for faricimab-svoa in addition to wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME).

The study results show the potential of SREDs to treat progressive, chronic retina conditions including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR), and retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

The treatment is designed to slow the rate of degeneration of retinal cells, slowing the progression of geographic atrophy.

Prevent Blindness has declared the week of May 15-21 as Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Genetic Testing Week to promote awareness and provide resources to understand the impact of genetic testing and treatment options.

With the newly modified lighted endolaser probe, an 18-gauge angiocatheter sleeve protects against vitreous disturbance.

Researchers compile data from around 18,000 patients to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of nAMD treatment in the UK.

Researchers collaborate to study AMD through database of donor eye tissue to provide new data for study and future treatment targeting.

New clinic dedicated to treating pediatric uveitis opens in the UAE.