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According to the company, Phase 3 startup activities are underway, and the clinical trial is expected to start in the first quarter of 2024.

A specialist in the field of ophthalmology and gene therapy, Dr Girach’s appointment enhances SpliceBio’s leadership team as it accelerates lead program targeting Stargardt disease towards clinical development.

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 researchers, the strongest biomarker was achieved from a single bright flash of light to the right eye, with AI processing significantly reducing the test time.

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.

A look back at some of the biggest stories in ophthalmology in 2023.

From FDA approvals to innovations in lens tech, 2023 was a big year in eye care.

A review of Ophthalmology Times Europe's most important content from throughout the year.

Scientists have developed a versatile imaging system that will help diagnose pathologies in the eye fundus.

The suspension is unrelated to product quality and will lift in February of 2024.

During a multidisciplinary meeting with FDA, based on preliminary results from an ongoing Phase 1/2 study, the company received alignment on key points of the Phase 3 study design.

Government focus on preventing blindness as well as rising elderly population are key drivers behind this growth.

A genome topology map of human retina development lays the foundation for understanding diverse clinical phenotypes in simple and complex eye diseases.

According to the company, if approved, OCS-01 has the potential to become the first topical eye drop and non-invasive treatment option for DME.

Glaukos Corp's iDose TR has received FDA approval for the reduction of IOP in patients with ocular hypertension (OHT) or open-angle glaucoma (OAG) following a new drug application (NDA) submission.

According to the company, the Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation will help expedite the development of new regenerative medicines.

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

Ophthalmology witnessed a transformative year with 12 FDA approvals. As the year concludes, there remains a robust pipeline of drugs, setting high expectations for continued advancements in ophthalmological care in 2024 and beyond.

According to the company, the acquisition will extend its leadership in ophthalmic medical devices market and expands its position in the vitreo-retinal surgery segment.

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The 24th annual Retina Fellows Forum will take place on January 25 and 26, 2024 in Chicago at the Westin Chicago River North hotel.

Boneva is an experienced surgeon skilled in trauma, surgical critical care, emergency surgery, and acute care surgery.

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

The kidney and eye are structurally and functionally similar, and the diseases of the organs may present similarly and via common pathways.

Umedaptanib pegol has potential to improve outcomes if used as a first-line medication prior to patients receiving treatments targeting VEGF.

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

Sblendorio brings decades of experience in the ophthalmic industry to his position on the Nanoscope board as the company continues to move forward in their commitment to retinal diseases.