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Glaukos and RevOpsis partner on retina tri-specific therapy development, commercialization
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Glaukos and RevOpsis partner on retina tri-specific therapy development, commercialization

Exclusive licensing agreement also extends up to four retinal biologics.
Nacuity doses first patient in phase 3 trial on oral therapy for RP associated with Usher syndrome
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Nacuity doses first patient in phase 3 trial on oral therapy for RP associated with Usher syndrome

Sites in the U.S. and Australia are actively enrolling patients for the SLO-RP Preserve trial.
FDA grants Orphan Drug designation to Octant's RP oral therapy
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FDA grants Orphan Drug designation to Octant's RP oral therapy

Oral small molecule is designed to correct protein misfolding for RHO gene mutations, the root cause of RHO-adRP; phase 1/2 clinical study currently underway.
Roivant, Priovant report positive phase 3 NIU data for brepocitinib
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Roivant, Priovant report positive phase 3 NIU data for brepocitinib

Oral therapy demonstrates broad and significant benefits in adults with NIU; companies target H1 2027 sBLA submission.
FDA clears Opus Genetics' IND for RDH12-LCA gene therapy
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FDA clears Opus Genetics' IND for RDH12-LCA gene therapy

Phase 1/2 clinical trial expected to kick off before the end of the year to evaluate OPGx-RDH12’s potential in treating inherited childhood blindness.
SpyGlass Pharma reports 4-year, FIH data on BIM-IOL System
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SpyGlass Pharma reports 4-year, FIH data on BIM-IOL System

Company is continuing phase 3 enrollment while working with the FDA toward a future NDA submission.
Eclipse reports positive phase 2 topline data on DME steroid implant
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Eclipse reports positive phase 2 topline data on DME steroid implant

EC-104 demonstrated durability, consistent anatomical response, and a strong safety profile; company eyes pivotal program in 2027.
Stuart Therapeutics submits IND amendment for corneal wound healing
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Stuart Therapeutics submits IND amendment for corneal wound healing

Planned proof-of-concept study is the first expansion beyond DED indication for ST-100 (vezocolmitide), with a phase 2 trial to follow in H2 2027.
EyePoint reports variable outcomes in latest phase 3 DURAVYU wet data readout
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EyePoint reports variable outcomes in latest phase 3 DURAVYU wet data readout

LUCIA trial fails to meet primary goal; company to cut workforce reduction by 53% as part of a strategic prioritization to advance phase 3 DME program.
Innovent's Sycume meets phase 3 endpoint for inactive TED
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Innovent's Sycume meets phase 3 endpoint for inactive TED

RESTORE-3 trial demonstrates efficacy in reducing proptosis and a favorable safety profile for patients with inactive TED.
Roche reports phase 3 data on steroid-free therapy for UME management
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Roche reports phase 3 data on steroid-free therapy for UME management

Company announces FDA acceptance of BLA submission as 52-week results find vamikibart demonstrated sustained improvements in vision.
FDA clears Surrozen's IND for DME therapy
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FDA clears Surrozen's IND for DME therapy

First patient dosing in the DUET trial planned for later this year; study will be the first to evaluate humans treated with the bifunctional antibody.
Bausch + Lomb's oral dry AMD therapy advances to clinical evaluation
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Bausch + Lomb's oral dry AMD therapy advances to clinical evaluation

Company reports a constructive meeting with the FDA over a planned trial evaluating oral tonabersat; currently eyeing a 2027 timeframe for kickoff.
4DMT advances DME gene therapy to phase 3 evaluations
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4DMT advances DME gene therapy to phase 3 evaluations

Phase 3 4SIGHT trial has begun enrolling patients and 2-year phase 2 SPECTRA results show over 60% treatment burden reduction.
Aldeyra to formally appeal third reproxalap CRL
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Aldeyra to formally appeal third reproxalap CRL

Company to submit a formal dispute resolution request following Type A and D meetings with FDA over the investigational DED drop.
Merck releases phase 2b/3 wet AMD data for tri-specific antibody
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Merck releases phase 2b/3 wet AMD data for tri-specific antibody

Topline data demonstrates non-inferiority and higher rates of two AEs and treatment discontinuation due to AEs.
Kodiak's tarcocimab meets wet AMD phase 3 endpoint, targets Q4 BLA
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Kodiak's tarcocimab meets wet AMD phase 3 endpoint, targets Q4 BLA

Zenkuda and KSI-501 both met the primary endpoint in DAYBREAK study, accelerating Kodiak’s development plans.
Beacon Therapeutics releases positive topline phase 2 data on laru-zova for XLRP
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Beacon Therapeutics releases positive topline phase 2 data on laru-zova for XLRP

VISTA is reportedly the first pivotal trial in XLRP to achieve its FDA-endorsed primary endpoint; company plans to submit a rolling BLA later this year.
Sling Therapeutics raises $123M, begins phase 3 dosing for TED therapy
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Sling Therapeutics raises $123M, begins phase 3 dosing for TED therapy

Following significant investment, Sling advances oral small molecule therapy to late-stage clinical trial testing.
Ocular Therapeutix reports positive pre-NDA FDA meeting for AXPAXLI
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Ocular Therapeutix reports positive pre-NDA FDA meeting for AXPAXLI

Company remains on track for a Q4 2026 submission; wet AMD IVT implant has the potential for long-term durability and fewer injections.