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To conduct the study, the investigators obtained data on coffee consumption from genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) and the latest AMD‐related GWAS summary data from the Finngen consortium R11.

With detailed imaging and cognitive data, the Northern Ireland Cohort for the Longitudinal Study of Aging highlights the potential of integrating eye scans into broader health research.

Optical coherence tomography markers—like the ellipsoid zone—are reshaping clinical trials in intermediate age-related macular degeneration, as highlighted at the 2025 International SPECTRALIS Symposium — And Beyond (ISS).

Ocular Therapeutix showcases innovative retinal disease treatments at the Clinical Trials Summit 2025 in Las Vegas, featuring presentations and discussions.

EssilorLuxottica and MidEuropa recently entered into an agreement that will allow EssilorLuxottica to acquire Optegra, building upon its med-tech strategy.

Telomir-1 shows promising results in restoring vision and retinal structure in age-related macular degeneration, marking a significant advancement in treatment.

The trial will evaluate AXPAXLI in at least 555 patients in a multi-center, double-masked, randomized (2:2:1), 3-arm study.

The new surgical technique incorporates a new surgical clamp that maintains eye pressure during the insertion of 2 tissue patches in immediate succession while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissue.

Join global experts at the 2025 International SPECTRALIS Symposium in Heidelberg, exploring innovations in ophthalmology and space-related ocular health.

Ashvattha Therapeutics reveals promising phase 2 results for migaldendranib, showcasing significant improvements in retinal disease treatment and reduced injection burden.

SYL1801 is an investigational siRNA therapy administered via eye drops, rather than intravitreal injection, to treat nAMD.

LumiThera's Valeda system offers groundbreaking non-invasive treatment for dry AMD, showing extended vision improvement and safety over 4.5 years.

A recent analysis reveals that ellipsoidal zone-retinal pigment epithelial thickness predicts future visual loss in geographic atrophy patients, highlighting early intervention opportunities.

Optigo Biotherapeutics presents promising preclinical data at ARVO.

The VAN-2401 phase 1 clinical trial will evaluate the use of KH658 for the treatment of wet AMD.

Galimedix Therapeutics advances GAL-101, an oral therapy targeting Alzheimer’s and AMD, completing phase 1 SAD study with promising safety results.

A study reveals that repeated anti-VEGF injections for AMD do not alter retinal vascular metrics over time, ensuring treatment stability.

The company announced 27 abstracts at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2025 Annual Meeting from May 4 to 8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The FDA did not agree with a supplemental Biologics License Application for the addition of extended dosing intervals of up to 24 weeks across currently-approved indications.

Insights from a genome-wide association study identify novel genetic loci

Authors of the study believe this potential will provide clinicians with valuable information about patient responses to treatment.

The annual ARVO meeting will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah and feature presentation on clinical trials from around the globe.

A decision on a longer dosing duration for the high-dose formulation is expected by April 20, 2025.

This agreement allows a launch in the US in the second half of 2026 or earlier in certain circumstances.

The announcement follows the decision to discontinue the COAST and ShORe trials in wet age-related macular degeneration after the COAST trial failed to meet its primary end point.