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Eyenovia's phase 3 pediatric myopia trial fails primary goal
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Eyenovia's phase 3 pediatric myopia trial fails primary goal

Company reports insignificant findings on drug-device combo of low-dose atropine and its Optejet system; announces next steps.
PolyActiva reports positive phase 1b/2a data on biodegradable glaucoma implant
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PolyActiva reports positive phase 1b/2a data on biodegradable glaucoma implant

Novel ocular implant technology is designed for sustained and daily drug delivery with repeat dosing, replacing the need for daily eye drops.
FDA accepts Aldeyra's reproxalap DED NDA resubmission
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FDA accepts Aldeyra's reproxalap DED NDA resubmission

With a new PDUFA data set for April 2024, the company also announced expansions to its option agreement with AbbVie.
Atsena and Nippon Shinyaku to collaborate on LCA1 gene therapy in US
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Atsena and Nippon Shinyaku to collaborate on LCA1 gene therapy in US

Nippon Shinyaku will receive exclusive U.S. commercial rights to ATSN-101, a subretinally-injected AAV5 capsid and human RHO promoter. 
MediPrint reports positive phase 2 data on 3D-printed, drug-eluting CL for glaucoma
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MediPrint reports positive phase 2 data on 3D-printed, drug-eluting CL for glaucoma

LL-BMT1 achieved equivalence to the efficacy of bimatoprost 0.01% in IOP reduction as well as an 86% reduction in treatment frequency versus eye drops.
FDA clears HuidaGene's IND for CRISPR RNA-editing nAMD therapy
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FDA clears HuidaGene's IND for CRISPR RNA-editing nAMD therapy

HG202 is now the only clinical-stage RNA-targeting therapy in clinical development for nAMD, with an upcoming phase 1 trial slated for Q2 2025.
FDA extends Neurotech's BLA PDUFA date for MacTel therapy
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FDA extends Neurotech's BLA PDUFA date for MacTel therapy

Review period of NT-501, an encapsulated cell therapy, now has a target date of March 2025.
FDA grants Fast Track designation to Feliqs' ROP prevention candidate
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FDA grants Fast Track designation to Feliqs' ROP prevention candidate

New status targets lead asset FLQ-101, a small-molecule and lipid modulator designed as a once-daily oral/intravenous solution for preventing disease development.
Tarsus releases new phase 2 data on TP-03 for MGD
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Tarsus releases new phase 2 data on TP-03 for MGD

Latest findings on lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25% reported during AAOpt demonstrate promise for improving gland function and reducing ocular itching and redness. 
New findings support Brightstar Therapeutics' corneal allograft for LSCD
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New findings support Brightstar Therapeutics' corneal allograft for LSCD

Pilot study investigates use of BrightMEM as an alternative form of corneal transplantation involving Descemet’s membrane.
Lenz Therapeutics and Corxel release positive phase 3 presbyopia data from China
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Lenz Therapeutics and Corxel release positive phase 3 presbyopia data from China

Statistically significant topline data supports LNZ100’s safety profile just days after the FDA accepts LENZ’s NDA for potential U.S. regulatory approval.
Genentech reports phase 4 Vabysmo data among underrepresented DME patients
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Genentech reports phase 4 Vabysmo data among underrepresented DME patients

Study is referred to as the first retinal trial to focus on this patient demographic, finding similar average vision gains to prior research.
EyePoint doses first patient in global phase 3 wet AMD trial of Duravyu
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EyePoint doses first patient in global phase 3 wet AMD trial of Duravyu

LUGANO study is evaluating the continuous durability of the vorolanib intravitreal insert when injected every 6 months versus aflibercept.
RevOpsis receives NEI grant for advancing retinal vascular disease candidate
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RevOpsis receives NEI grant for advancing retinal vascular disease candidate

The $1.8M funding will support clinical development of RO-104, a fully human modular tri-specific biologic targeting three angiogenic pathways for wet AMD.
RegenxBio reports positive phase 2 bilateral wet AMD data
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RegenxBio reports positive phase 2 bilateral wet AMD data

Nine-month clinical findings noted a 97% reduction in treatment burden following subretinal delivery of gene therapy treatment.
FDA accepts Lenz Therapeutics’ NDA for presbyopia eye drops
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FDA accepts Lenz Therapeutics’ NDA for presbyopia eye drops

PDUFA target action date on LNZ100 (1.75% aceclidine) is set for August 2025
Glaukos reports phase 3 topline data on Epioxa for keratoconus
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Glaukos reports phase 3 topline data on Epioxa for keratoconus

Findings will support an anticipated NDA submission for the second-generation iLink therapy by the end of 2024.
Beacon Therapeutics reports positive 24-month phase 2 XLRP gene therapy data
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Beacon Therapeutics reports positive 24-month phase 2 XLRP gene therapy data

Latest findings demonstrate AGTC-501 to be generally safe and well-tolerated, with a 57% response rate noted among high-dose-treated eyes. 
Clearside Biomedical reports positive topline phase 2b data on CLX-AX for wet AMD
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Clearside Biomedical reports positive topline phase 2b data on CLX-AX for wet AMD

A reduced treatment burden was noted in 84% of participants over 6 months, demonstrating the TKI’s prolonged duration and targeted delivery.
Nanoscope to submit optogenetic therapy BLA for RP
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Nanoscope to submit optogenetic therapy BLA for RP

Company reports productive FDA meeting regarding MCO-010, plans for a Q1 2025 submission.