Wet AMD

Susvimo works in conjunction with the company’s port delivery platform, Contivue, which was specifically engineered for use with Susvimo.

The approval establishes LYTENAVA as the first and only FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet AMD in the United States.

Rare retinal diseases initially were the primary targets of gene therapy, but that is no longer the case. The focus has expanded beyond those to also include more common, chronic diseases such as diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration. During the first half of 2026, that trend was evident.

Cascade Prodrug and Uneedle are partnering to test suprachoroidal delivery of CPD100 using Uneedle's Bella-Vue microneedle system for the treatment of wet AMD.

From a phase 3 durability readout for a first-in-class TKI to a new interchangeable ranibizumab biosimilar and a deep dive into geographic atrophy management, June brought a wide-ranging mix of regulatory, clinical, and practice-pattern news for retina specialists

SOL-1 results show intravitreal axitinib hydrogel delivered superior vision maintenance and anatomic outcomes through 52 weeks.

Learn how FDA’s interchangeable ranibizumab biosimilar may streamline injections, cut costs, and guide safe switching for retina patients.

The FDA has approved ranibizumab-hkdz (Ranluspec; Lupin Limited) as an interchangeable biosimilar for wet AMD, DME, DR, RVO, and mCNV.

The FDA's OND found substantial evidence of effectiveness for bevacizumab-vikg in nAMD, clearing the way for a BLA resubmission in June 2026 and a decision expected within 60 days.

Victor M. Villegas, MD, discusses supraorbital vibration as an adjunct to topical anesthesia in a high-volume retina practice.

SOL-1 data show AXPAXLI extends wet AMD control, delaying fluid rebound and reducing rescue injections while sustaining vision through 52 weeks.

MALBEC (NCT07440225) is a randomized, double-masked trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of MK-8748 at 2 dose levels versus control (aflibercept 2mg).

In the JADE trial, OLN324 demonstrated numerically greater visual acuity gains and evidence of sustained retinal drying with fewer retreatments during a treatment-free follow-up period, compared with faricimab.

The JADE clinical study enrolled more than 160 patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) or wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (wAMD).

The pandemic reshapes treatment intervals for neovascular AMD, revealing flexible strategies that maintain visual outcomes and enhance patient care.

The FDA noted in the letter that it is unable to approve the application for ONS-5010/LYTENAVA (bevacizumab-vikg) in its current form for the treatment of wet AMD.

Ocular Therapeutix accelerates NDA plans for AXPAXLI, targeting wet AMD treatment, following promising phase 3 trial results.

Gene therapy revolutionizes retinal disease treatment, offering long-lasting solutions and reducing the need for frequent injections in patients with nAMD.

nAMD treatment options may offer positive outcomes to patients by reducing fluid fluctuations associated with poorer outcomes.

Dr. Sharon Fekrat presented a retrospective analysis assessing how antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy relates to hemorrhage characteristics and outcomes.

Sharon Fekrat discusses the complexities of antithrombotic use in wet AMD, highlighting the need for individualized treatment and future guideline development.

The company noted that this approval marks Celltrion's first Health Canada-approved biologic product in ophthalmology.

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals' DURAVYU trials for wet AMD receive positive DSMC review, highlighting safety and potential for improved patient outcomes.

CoTx-10 is intended for the treatment of retinal vascular diseases, such as wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME).