Geographic Atrophy

The trial is evaluating GAL-101 eye drops in patients with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry AMD.

This year was brimming with advancements in eye care.

A global survey explores the impact of geographic atrophy (GA) on quality of life, revealing similar challenges for individuals with unilateral and bilateral GA. Researchers also highlight the need for improved education, support, and treatment options.

Tenpoint Therapeutics and Visus Therapeutics have merged to focus on aging-related ocular conditions, with key products including BRIMOCHOL PF for presbyopia and therapies for cataracts and geographic atrophy.

A look at the latest advances from flash photography to AI-driven OCT

Prevent Blindness announces its fourth annual Geographic Atrophy Awareness Week, December 2 to 8, 2024. The organization offers free educational resources, including videos and guides, and supports GA patients through programs like Living Well With Low Vision.

Astellas said in a press release that the FDA comments in the CRL relate to proposed labeling language, not safety.

Key findings include reduced lesion growth, retinal tissue preservation, and improved visual function, demonstrating significant potential for the treatment option.

OCT-based AI analysis brings changes in GA and therapeutic responses into sharp focus.

The investigators undertook a study in which they retrospectively evaluated the presence and amount of small HRF in the eyes of patients with different macular atrophic phenotypes.

The agency confirmed its June 2024 negative opinion after Apellis requested re-examination of EMA's initial opinion.

Oral gildeuretinol demonstrated a clinically meaningful reduction in the geographic atrophy lesion growth rate at 24 months, supporting additional clinical development. SAGA topline data has been accepted as a late breaker at the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, being held October 18-21 in Chicago.

According to the company, the pilot study showed procedural feasibility of ophthalmic artery angioplasty in the treatment of vascular lesions associated with geographic atrophy (GA).

BI 771716, with technology licensed from CDR-Life, is a highly specific antibody fragment, possibly enabling an optimized penetration through all retinal layers to the most critical target site driving GA disease pathology.

Ophthalmologists can use OCT to find the early signs of disease

PAS-nomacopan is a long-acting bispecific inhibitor of C5 and leukotriene B4 for intravitreal treatment of geographic atrophy (GA).

According to the company, additional data from its Phase 2 ARCHER trial showed both vision protection in standard and low light conditions, and structural protection in regions of the eye key for visual acuity.

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

Researchers train deep learning model on OCT scans to ID patients eligible for GA trials.

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.

Comanagement is a key component for treatment of disease.

Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, recently discussed the quality data (Qdata, Verana Health) gathered on geographic atrophy as well as the GATHER 1 and GATHER 2 data.

Apellis plans to seek re-examination, with a final opinion expected in fourth quarter of 2024.

Repeated 0.1-ml intravireal injections of lampalizumab, antigen-binding fragment of a humanized monoclonal antibody that inhibits complement factor D, seem to be associated with a low risk of elevated IOP