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The trial will evaluate repeat dosing of axitinib intravitreal implant, (AXPAXLI) for the treatment of patients with wet AMD.

According to the company, OCU410 utilizes an adeno-associated virus platform for the retinal delivery of the RORA gene.

Therapeutics can prevent vision loss and neurodegeneration in patients.

According to the company, its implantable miniature telescope is a Galilean intraocular telescope designed to improve visual acuity and quality of life for patients with late-stage AMD.

A new analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health shows the benefit of taking AREDS2 formula in late AMD.

Jennifer Lim, MD, FARVO, FASRS, gives an update on the phase 2 DAVIO 2 trial comparing EYP-1901 with aflibercept at the annual ASRS meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.

6E10 combined with local prophylaxishas been selected for Phase 3 pivotal trials, with a favorable safety profile and potential best-in-class product profile at 26 weeks.

4D-150 Is being evaluated in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

The key factor may be the control of inflammation.

Researchers from the UKB Eye Clinic, in cooperation with the University of Bonn and in close collaboration with basic and clinical scientists, have examined patients with early forms of AMD. The researchers focused on the so-called iRORA lesions, which are very early anatomical signs of retinal damage.

A novel formulation may prevent blood vessel growth and vascular leakage in the retina.

A team of researchers at the Ohio State University found that in mice an enzyme related to cell growth and division is a culprit in the blood vessel invasion in the back of the eye that causes blurred central vision in wet AMD.

Chris Brittain, vice president, Global Head of Ophthalmology Product Development at Genentech, sat with Ophthalmology Times to discuss the company's plans with Susvimo following the FDA approval for relaunch.

The company announced it has received FDA approval to relaunch Susvimo for intravitreal use via an ocular implant for treating people with wet AMD.

Margaret Chang, MD, outlines the steps for the surgical procedure to implant and refill the Port Delivery System (PDS).

The biosimilar was approved for treating patients with age-related neovascular (wet) macular degeneration (nAMD) and other serious retinal diseases.

Margaret Chang, MD, examines the difficulties of frequent anti-VEGF injections and outlines the key aspects of the port delivery system (PDS) for ranibizumab administration.

Dr. Margaret Chang details the facility requirements for PDS implantation, the specialized training surgeons need, and crucial factors to consider for the surgical implantation of PDS.

In this Ophthalmology Times EyePod podcast, Mandeep S. Singh, MD, PhD, speaks with Mark S. Humayun, MD, PhD, about the progress made by a team of USC researchers on a novel stem cell patch for treating advanced dry age-related macular degeneration.

According to the companies, the partnership will accelerate the development of lead product candidate, RO-104; a first-in-class tri-specific biologic for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

The company highlighted successful enrollment in the SOL-1 Phase 3 trial for wet AMD, plans for a new repeat dosing study (SOL-R), and positive 48-week data from the Phase 1 HELIOS study for NPDR

Injection-free subgroup results demonstrated that a single intravitreal dose of 4D-150 without any supplemental anti-VEGF injections resulted in stable mean visual acuity that was equal to or higher than the standard bimonthly aflibercept control group at all 6 time points through Week 24.

The primary endpoint for the ReNEW and ReGAIN trials is the rate of change in the macular area of photoreceptor loss assessed by spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OTC) and ellipsoid zone mapping at week 48.

The IND approval will allow the company to initiate a Phase I/IIa clinical trial for its gene therapy treatment targeting wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) including Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV).

According to the company, its Phase 3 program enrolled 1,984 patients across COAST and ShORe trials. Topline data from both pivotal trials are expected in 2025.