AMD

A new case-control study found that older people ages 70 and older living in South Korea’s urban areas were at a significantly higher risk for developing incident exudative age-related macular degeneration.

According to the company, ABBV-RGX-314 continues to be well tolerated in over 100 patients from three dose levels with no drug-related serious adverse events. The new data was presented at the Hawaiian Eye and Retina meeting in Maui, by John Pitcher, MD, and includes 6-month results from two additional dose level 3 cohorts.

Principle findings showed that aflibercept 8 mg demonstrated similar improvements in BCVA and CST when compared to the 2 mg dose of aflibercept.

Company presenting data from the Phase II AAVIATE trial of suprachoroidal ABBV-RGX-314 for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration January 16 at the Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 Meeting.

Because acetylcholinesterase inhibitors have anti-inflammatory effects, authors of the study wanted to determine if these drugs reduce the risk of AMD in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

The company announced more advancements of its RASP modulator platform, including plans for ADX-629 and ADX-246.

This study compared AVT06 with aflibercept (Eylea) in patients with neovascular AMD.

According to a news release, the services will be provided for RetinalGeniX Technologies’ Institutional Review Board to conduct a study to personalize medical evaluations for patients receiving treatment for wet macular degeneration.

According to the company, the designation follows interim Phase 1 PRISM clinical data for 4D-150 that demonstrated an encouraging safety, tolerability and clinical activity profile in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration.

According to the company, the NORSE EIGHT study is set to kick off during the first quarter of 2024 and the Biologics License Application in the US is likely by the end of 2024.

The research marks the first attempt at integrating a photoactivatable anti-angiogenic agent with a photosensitizer into a single nanoformulation for AMD treatment.

Randomization has been completed and, according to the company, topline data is expected during the third quarter of 2024.

Retina experts deliberate on the role of fluorescein angiography in AMD and discuss initiation of anticomplement therapy for geographic atrophy in conjunction with anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular AMD.

Roger Goldberg, MD, presents a case of a patient showing signs of geographic atrophy who subsequently develops nAMD and highlights the favorable outcomes achieved through anti-VEGF therapy.

According to the company, OCU410 is a modifier gene therapy product candidate being developed for dry AMD

Both oxidative stress and HIF-1 have been previously implicated in the development of AMD.

Japanese investigators may have found a way of predicting which patients will develop intraocular inflammation in retrospective study.

The expert panel discusses what constitutes treatment failure in anti-VEGF therapy for nAMD and examines how various treatments may yield varying results in managing PED.

Adrienne Scott, MD, presents a case of neovascular AMD with PED in a patient who experiences a stroke while on anti-VEGF therapy.

The company announced key secondary endpoints were achieved with both EYP-1901 doses. These include a more than 80% reduction in treatment burden, with nearly two-thirds of eyes supplement-free up to 6 months.

The ranibizumab biosimilar is a recombinant antigen-binding fragment (Fab).

Expert retina specialists deliberate on their approach to treating DME, emphasizing their primary treatment choice and cases where they would use PRP laser therapy and steroids alongside anti-VEGF treatments.

Carl Danzig, MD, presents a case involving a patient with both DME and PDR, showcasing the impressive anatomic improvement achieved by treating with a dual anti-VEGF and Ang2 inhibitor.

By joining the group of physicians, researchers, and industry partners working together to define optimal biomarkers and endpoints in AMD, RetinAI hopes to forge a global retinal imaging initiative targeting research in the disease.

Rishi Singh, MD, discusses the criteria for identifying patients who would benefit from biosimilar therapy.

Rishi Singh, MD, presents a case of neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema demonstrating how the use of ranibizumab biosimilars can yield remarkable anatomical improvements comparable to those expected with reference biologics.

Rishi Singh, MD, provides an overview of biosimilars in the context of retinal diseases and discusses their significance within the healthcare system.

Mohammed Genead, MD, CEO of Aviceda spoke with the Ophthalmology Times team about the company's Phase II/III SIGLEC trial part 1 results, which were shared at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

Previously, the EMA had approved Eylea in a dosage of 2 mg. After considering the EMA’s recommendation, the European Commission will decide whether to issue final approval of the drug.

ABP 938 is an investigational biosimilar to EYLEA® (aflibercept).