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FDA OKs Palatin's phase 3 DED trials on melanocortin agonist
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FDA OKs Palatin's phase 3 DED trials on melanocortin agonist

Patient enrollment for MELODY-2 and MELODY-3 studies is expected to start Q4 2024.
Ciliatech reports positive 36-month follow-up on glaucoma surgical implant
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Ciliatech reports positive 36-month follow-up on glaucoma surgical implant

Results from SAFARI 1 and 2 studies demonstrate an IOP control of 8.0 mmHg and 70% reduction in medication dependence.
Ocuphire doses first patient in phase 3 presbyopia study on phentolamine solution
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Ocuphire doses first patient in phase 3 presbyopia study on phentolamine solution

Already FDA approved as RYZUMVI for reversal of mydriasis, VEGA-3 topline data on POS 0.75% is expected by early 2025.
FDA grants IND clearance for BlueRock's primary photoreceptor disease cell therapy
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FDA grants IND clearance for BlueRock's primary photoreceptor disease cell therapy

New status paves the way for a phase 1/2a trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an induced pluripotent cell-derived candidate.
FDA grants Opus Genetics Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for LCA gene therapy
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FDA grants Opus Genetics Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for LCA gene therapy

Designation qualifies OPGx-LCA5 to receive a priority review voucher, if approved.
Eclipse Life Sciences launches phase 2 trial on DME steroid implant
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Eclipse Life Sciences launches phase 2 trial on DME steroid implant

Intravitreally-injected implant is being evaluated as a 6-month, extended release therapeutic option.
FDA grants Atsena Rare Pediatric Disease designation for XLRS gene therapy
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FDA grants Atsena Rare Pediatric Disease designation for XLRS gene therapy

New designation of subretinal-injection therapeutic comes amidst the ongoing patient enrollment and dosing of the phase 1/2 LIGHTHOUSE study.
Lenz Therapeutics submits NDA for presbyopia eye drop
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Lenz Therapeutics submits NDA for presbyopia eye drop

FDA has 60 days to review LNZ100 (1.75% aceclidine) as a pupil-selective and long-lasting therapeutic option.
Lupin reports positive phase 3 program for Lucentis biosimilar
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Lupin reports positive phase 3 program for Lucentis biosimilar

Global clinical data on LUBT010 determined clinical equivalence between the two, supporting an eventual regulatory submission for FDA approval. 
Eyenovia and Formosa to co-develop clobetasol propionate solution for DED
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Eyenovia and Formosa to co-develop clobetasol propionate solution for DED

Partnership will feature FDA-approved eye drop and Optejet delivery system for precision dosing.
FDA OKs Ocugen's RP expanded access program in adult patients
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FDA OKs Ocugen's RP expanded access program in adult patients

EAP enables RP patients with at least minimal retinal preservation to benefit from OCU400 ahead of an expected 2026 BLA submission.
Annexon releases phase 2 and 3 clinical developments for GA therapeutic
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Annexon releases phase 2 and 3 clinical developments for GA therapeutic

New findings from ARCHER and ARCHER II trials support the potential for ANX007 to be the first therapeutic approved for vision protection.
Aldeyra reports positive phase 3 data on reproxalap for DED
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Aldeyra reports positive phase 3 data on reproxalap for DED

Dry eye chamber trial meets primary endpoint in hopes of supporting an FDA NDA resubmission by the end of 2024.
First patients enrolled in Ocular Therapeutix phase 3 wet AMD study
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First patients enrolled in Ocular Therapeutix phase 3 wet AMD study

New SOL-R trial intends to provide real-world evidence supporting the potential for axitinib intravitreal implant redosing every 6 months.
Adverum receives FDA RMAT designation for wet AMD gene therapy
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Adverum receives FDA RMAT designation for wet AMD gene therapy

Ixoberogene-soroparvovec is being clinically evaluated as a durable, well-tolerated, and cost-effective, in-office treatment option with extended efficacy following a single injection.
Eyenovia and SGN Nanopharma partner on nanoparticle-based cyclosporine for dry eye
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Eyenovia and SGN Nanopharma partner on nanoparticle-based cyclosporine for dry eye

Collaboration will integrate the Optejet topical dispenser with a unique cyclosporine formulation for a more effective treatment.
Viridian completes patient enrollment for THRIVE-2 chronic TED trial
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Viridian completes patient enrollment for THRIVE-2 chronic TED trial

Second phase 3 trial in the IGF-IR pipeline is evaluating VRDN-001, previously reported to reduce disease signs and symptoms after just two infusion sessions. 
Refractive tech startup TECLens gets J&J investment
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Refractive tech startup TECLens gets J&J investment

Private medical device company’s corneal cross-linking technology operates as a non-invasive, in-office treatment for keratoconus and progressive pediatric myopia.
Eyenovia and Senju to develop chronic dry eye drop-device combo
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Eyenovia and Senju to develop chronic dry eye drop-device combo

Collaboration features the Optejet dosing delivery system delivering a corneal epithelial wound healing-ophthalmic solution.
Beacon Therapeutics to evaluate patented AAV gene therapy for retinal diseases
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Beacon Therapeutics to evaluate patented AAV gene therapy for retinal diseases

Licensing agreement involves potential development and commercialization of Abeona Therapeutics’ patented capsid, a pan-retinal-administered vector.