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FDA accepts Eluminex's IND for DME trispecific fusion antibody
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FDA accepts Eluminex's IND for DME trispecific fusion antibody

Protein therapeutic is formulated for intravitreal injection and targets key angiogenesis pathways: VEGF-A, VEGF-B, placental growth factor, Ang-2, and IL-6R.
Qlaris Bio raises $24M in financing for IOP-lowering glaucoma candidate
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Qlaris Bio raises $24M in financing for IOP-lowering glaucoma candidate

Latest funding supports ongoing clinical development of IOP-lowering therapeutic formulated to reduce episcleral venous pressure.
Naegis Pharma secures financing to advance retinal disease candidate
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Naegis Pharma secures financing to advance retinal disease candidate

Funding will support IND-application for phase 2 trial on investigational asset, which is designed to protect the retina and cornea from damage via oral administration.
RevOpsis raises $16.5M to advance nAMD tri-specific therapy
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RevOpsis raises $16.5M to advance nAMD tri-specific therapy

Seed funding will support IND-enabling clinical studies on the first monotherapy agent to target all three angiogenic pathways.
SalioGen Therapeutics's gene coding therapy targets Stargardt disease
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SalioGen Therapeutics's gene coding therapy targets Stargardt disease

One-time, non-viral subretinal injection uses novel Gene Coding technology for gene integration.
Ocuphire enrolls first patient in LYNX-2 phase 3 study for phentolamine
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Ocuphire enrolls first patient in LYNX-2 phase 3 study for phentolamine

Trial is evaluating phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% (PS) for decreased VA under low (mesopic) light conditions after keratorefractive surgery.
Pantheon Vision closes on $1.8M to advance bioengineered corneal implants
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Pantheon Vision closes on $1.8M to advance bioengineered corneal implants

Company’s total funding adds up to over $4 million as it seeks to eliminate corneal blindness by reducing the global reliance on donated corneal tissues.
Kiora Pharma secures IRD grant for late-stage RP trial
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Kiora Pharma secures IRD grant for late-stage RP trial

Funding from the Choroideremia Research Foundation will support testing validation in the ABACUS-2 phase 2 trial on KIO-301, a molecular photoswitch.
Oculis releases positive phase 3 data from OPTIMIZE-1 trial for post-op inflammation and pain
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Oculis releases positive phase 3 data from OPTIMIZE-1 trial for post-op inflammation and pain

Announced at ASCRS, favorable results on once-daily, topical, and preservative-free topical formulation may support an eventual NDA submission.
LENZ Therapeutics reports positive phase 3 data for presbyopia eye drops
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LENZ Therapeutics reports positive phase 3 data for presbyopia eye drops

CLARITY 1 and 2 trials report statistically significant topline data for single-use, once-daily, and preservative-free LNZ100.  
Ocugen's IND amendment gets FDA OK for phase 3 RP gene therapy trial
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Ocugen's IND amendment gets FDA OK for phase 3 RP gene therapy trial

Investigational candidate OCU400 is the first potential treatment for RP associated with rhodopsin mutations.
Travoprost implant shows robust IOP-lowering in phase 3 study
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Travoprost implant shows robust IOP-lowering in phase 3 study

Phase 3 trial finds travoprost implant as safe and effective alternative to topical IOP-lowering meds.
Aurion doses first Canadian patient in allogeneic cell therapy trial for CED
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Aurion doses first Canadian patient in allogeneic cell therapy trial for CED

Corneal endothelial dysfunction candidate is being studied across clinical sites in North America.
Aldeyra to resubmit NDA for reproxalap DED treatment
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Aldeyra to resubmit NDA for reproxalap DED treatment

Company plans to initiate a dry eye chamber trial four months after the FDA voiced concerns over the candidate’s clinical efficacy.
Nicox reports favorable IOP lowering for OAG in phase 3 eye drop trial
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Nicox reports favorable IOP lowering for OAG in phase 3 eye drop trial

Latest data from Mont Blanc study finds the NO-bimatoprost combo formulation surpasses latanoprost at all time points.
REGENXBIO shares 2-year data on gene therapy injection for wet AMD
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REGENXBIO shares 2-year data on gene therapy injection for wet AMD

Dose-escalation study reports stable or improved vision and retinal anatomy up to 2 years.
Nanoscope reports positive data from RESTORE trial on optogenetic therapy for RP
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Nanoscope reports positive data from RESTORE trial on optogenetic therapy for RP

Statistical significance noted for MCO-010 in demonstrating clinically meaningful vision improvement for legally blind, advanced RP patients.
Innovent Biologics' wet AMD anti-VEGF meets phase 2 primary endpoint
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Innovent Biologics' wet AMD anti-VEGF meets phase 2 primary endpoint

Intravitreal injection of high-dose IBI302 demonstrates positive long-interval dosing efficacy and safety data.
GenSight Biologics reports 4-year efficacy and safety data on LUMEVOQ for LHON
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GenSight Biologics reports 4-year efficacy and safety data on LUMEVOQ for LHON

Latest results confirm 3-year safety and efficacy of one-time injection in unilateral- and bilateral-treated eyes.
OcuTerra fails endpoints in phase 2 DR eye drop study
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OcuTerra fails endpoints in phase 2 DR eye drop study

OTT166 5%, a topical ophthalmic non-invasive treatment for NPDR, did not meet its primary and secondary efficacy endpoints.