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Preliminary data evaluates Astellas's RPE cell therapy for advanced GA
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Preliminary data evaluates Astellas's RPE cell therapy for advanced GA

Presented at ARVO 2026, early 26- and 52-week safety phase 1b data from highlights notable visual gains in patients receiving ASP7317.
FDA agrees to special protocol assessment for Oculis’s phase 3 ON trial
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FDA agrees to special protocol assessment for Oculis’s phase 3 ON trial

Agreement on the PIONEER-1 study offers regulatory alignment on privosegtor’s registration path as a potential neuroprotective candidate.
Atsena releases positive XLRS interim data from LIGHTHOUSE study
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Atsena releases positive XLRS interim data from LIGHTHOUSE study

Enrollment for Part C of the study is underway, with the company targeting a 2028 BLA submission for ATSN-201, an investigational gene therapy.
New SightGlass 24-month data shows DOT lenses significantly slow pediatric myopia progression
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New SightGlass 24-month data shows DOT lenses significantly slow pediatric myopia progression

Unveiled at ARVO 2026, DOT lenses saved more than 1 D of myopic progression on average after 2 years among 6-to-10-year-old wearers.
Oculis reports final phase 3 patient visit for DME eye drops
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Oculis reports final phase 3 patient visit for DME eye drops

Topline data on OCS-01 from DIAMOND program expected in June 2026 with the goal of supporting an NDA submission in Q4 2026.
MeiraGTx acquires J&J's XLRP investigational therapy
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MeiraGTx acquires J&J's XLRP investigational therapy

Deal includes all interests in botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec); company plans to immediately file for global regulatory approval.
Belite Bio begins rolling NDA submission of oral tinlarebant for Stargardt
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Belite Bio begins rolling NDA submission of oral tinlarebant for Stargardt

Full submission planned for Q2 2026, once-daily tablet has potential to become the first-ever treatment approved for this patient base. 
Merck kicks off phase 2b/3 trial on tri-specific antibody for wet AMD
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Merck kicks off phase 2b/3 trial on tri-specific antibody for wet AMD

Merck initiates next phase of clinical testing in ophthalmology with two candidates targeting nAMD and DME.
Ocular Therapeutix releases additional phase 3 AXPAXLI data for wet AMD
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Ocular Therapeutix releases additional phase 3 AXPAXLI data for wet AMD

Data from SOL-1 phase 3 data will become the basis of a planned NDA submission in near future.
FDA accepts Outlook Therapeutics' request over rejected wet AMD BLA
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FDA accepts Outlook Therapeutics' request over rejected wet AMD BLA

Company challenges decision on failed third submission package of ONS-5010 / LYTENAVA (bevacizumab-vikg), with a decision expected in May.
Aurion Biotech begins dosing in phase 3 trial on allogeneic cell therapy for CED
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Aurion Biotech begins dosing in phase 3 trial on allogeneic cell therapy for CED

The ASTRA study kicks off evaluating AURN001, designed to regenerate corneal clarity and vision through an intracameral injection.
i-Lumen Scientific earns FDA IDE clearance for dry AMD trial
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i-Lumen Scientific earns FDA IDE clearance for dry AMD trial

Biotech company is expanding the global i-SIGHT 2 pivotal trial evaluating its non-invasive bioelectric stimulation therapy as an in-office treatment.
Sydnexis's low-dose atropine shows strong phase 3 efficacy for pediatric myopia
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Sydnexis's low-dose atropine shows strong phase 3 efficacy for pediatric myopia

Recent 3-year data from the STAR trial meets primary and secondary endpoints for SYD-101, including the greatest treatment benefits among younger myopes.
FDA grants RMAT designation to Ray Therapeutics' RP optogenetic therapy
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FDA grants RMAT designation to Ray Therapeutics' RP optogenetic therapy

RTx-015 is a single, IVT-administered therapeutic designed to restore vision by converting surviving neurons into photo-sensing cells.
FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to SignaBlok's ROP therapy
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FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to SignaBlok's ROP therapy

TREM-1 inhibitor is designed to selectively target inflammation via a noninvasive delivery; company plans to report preclinical data at ARVO annual meeting.
Viridian releases phase 3 topline data on elegrobart for TED
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Viridian releases phase 3 topline data on elegrobart for TED

REVEAL-1 meets primary goals, with the subcutaneous IGF-1R monoclonal antibody showing rapid and clinically meaningful reductions in proptosis and diplopia.
Kodiak reports positive phase 3 data on tarcocimab for DR
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Kodiak reports positive phase 3 data on tarcocimab for DR

Topline findings from the GLOW2 trial indicate Zenkuda’s superiority over sham as company plans for a multi-indication FDA filing.
Lineage Cell Therapeutics launches new CED cell therapy program
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Lineage Cell Therapeutics launches new CED cell therapy program

Preclinical candidate COR1 is designed as an allogeneic source of corneal endothelial cells to replace damaged cells and restore corneal function.
Complement Therapeutics begins patient dosing in GA gene therapy trial
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Complement Therapeutics begins patient dosing in GA gene therapy trial

Opti-GAIN trial is evaluating a single subretinal injection of CTx-001, an AAV-based gene therapy modulating multiple pathways of the complement system.
Positive 24-month data supports the Elios System for glaucoma treatment
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Positive 24-month data supports the Elios System for glaucoma treatment

Microinvasive, implant-free procedure used excimer laser technology to lower IOP by 20% or greater among 76% of glaucoma and cataract patients