- Tags: retina
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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.
Research
How accurate is ChatGPT in predicting FTMH surgery outcomes?
ChatGPT-5 matched, and sometimes beat, retina specialists at forecasting macular hole surgery outcomes, but its apparent edge came from a bias toward predicting success.
Events
The Empire Forum to unite retina science, industry, and investment
First-ever Empire Retina Forum to convene for one day only in NYC this fall.
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Opus Genetics releases positive phase 1/2 data in BEST1 retinal disease
Promising early results pave the way for a higher-dose cohort; FDA meeting signals potential phase 3 trial in 2027.
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Surrozen submits IND to FDA for DME therapeutic
Phase 1b/2a study to evaluate a bifunctional Wnt agonist and VEGF antagonist antibody that targets vascular leakage and promote retinal vascular integrity
Events
Registration opens for Eyes on Retina 2026
EOE’s virtual event of the year for retina-focused ECPs kicks off in October—with the chance to claim up to 5 hours of CE or CME.
Research
Maternal asthma may increase ROP risk
A new study found that preterm infants born to mothers with asthma had higher odds of developing treatment-warranted retinopathy of prematurity.
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Eyconis initiates first-in-human wet AMD trial on anti-VEGF therapy
EYC-0305 is under evaluation as a potential long-acting treatment designed for 6-month or longer dosing intervals via IVT injection.
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Sumitomo Pharma America doses first patient in RP cell therapy trial
Phase 1/2a trial evaluating DSP-3077 as a regenerative cell therapy is estimated to complete in October 2028.
Research
Eyedaptic AI smart glasses deliver 5.7-line acuity gain in AMD
Study demonstrates significant and immediate VA improvements in patients with advanced retinal disease.
Research
Rosacea may double risk for DR progression
Patients with rosacea and early-stage DR had more than twice the risk of progressing to proliferative disease—and a higher need for retinal intervention over 5 years.
Research
Atopic dermatitis linked to higher retinal detachment risk
Adults with eczema were nearly three times more likely to develop retinal detachment and had worse surgical outcomes after repair.
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NSAID use may lower AMD risk
Prescribed patients appear less likely for disease development, with the association observed across multiple AMD subtypes and several commonly used medications
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4DMT reports new phase 2b gene therapy data for wet AMD
New 2-year data demonstrates an overall 78% treatment reduction in patients treated with 4D-150 compared to bimonthly 2 mg aflibercept.
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Belite Bio presents updated phase 3 data on oral tinlarebant for Stargardt
Findings released at ASRS highlight an 80% reduction in key protein implicated in Stargardt disease after 2 years.
Products
EVOQ Technologies receives US patent for mobile retinal function testing
Patent protection covers the SmartERG, a full-field ERG/VEP system that delivers visual stimulation and wirelessly records ocular electrophysiological responses.
Products
FDA approves Outlook's LYTENAVA for wet AMD
The VEGF inhibitor is now the first and only on-label ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for wet AMD treatment.
Research
Real-world pegcetacoplan data shows VA benefits through 18 months
EHR and AI-based imaging analysis presented at ASRS demonstrates SYFOVRE advantages extending to GA patients with concomitant wet AMD.
Research
Mediterranean diet linked to slower AMD progression
Diet aherence associated with slower AMD progression at every disease stage, with specific food components mattering most depending on the stage.
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