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Optos announced the first ultra-widefield color rgb (red/green/blue) image. This new image modality is captured simultaneous to the optomap color rg image.

World No Tobacco Day helps to bring focus onto risk factors and symptoms of early vision loss linked to smoking.

VABYSMO is the first treatment for wet AMD and DME in Canada that acts by targeting both VEGF-A and Ang-2, two key drivers of vascular instability that have been associated with vision-threatening retinal conditions.

Results of the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, showed evidence that an experimental drug called 32-134D may prevent or slow vision loss in people with diabetes.

Oxurion NV has reached its enrollment target of 108 patients in its KALAHARI Phase 2, Part B clinical trial for diabetic macular edema (DME) and will likely continue to include additional participants in the trial due to high interest.

Alimera Sciences, Inc. has completed enrollment for its NEW DAY clinical trial (NCT04469595). Participants are patients diagnosed with diabetic macular edema (DME).

Curative Biotechnology Inc. has completed and filed a patent cooperation treaty (PCT) application with the U.S. Receiving Office.

The company is currently developing treatments for age related macular degeneration as injections and eye drops, among others.

Data supports ANX007 as the first complement therapy to preserve visual acuity, achieving statistically significant protection, but reduction in rate of geographic atrophy lesion growth did not reach statistical significance.

The iPredictTM AI Eye Screening System will provide a fully automated age-related macular degeneration (AMD) screening report in less than 60 seconds.

PMC-403 is a first-in-class antibody that activates TIE2, a receptor specifically expressed in vascular endothelial cells. The clinical trial will take place in multiple hospitals in South Korea.

The research conducted at the Wayne State University School of Medicine implies that VCAM1 antagonism could be a promising therapeutic strategy for proliferative retinal disorders.

Data presented at the ASGCT 2023 Annual Meeting supports that Adverum’s Ixo-vec allows for lower dose administration with improved inflammation profile.

Early clinical studies indicate that Vitargus® has unique properties that could eliminate the need for patients to remain face-down after retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage surgery.

AIV007 is a broad spectrum tyrosine kinase inhibitor, targeting the convergence of fibrosis, angiogenesis, and inflammation.

Alik and colleagues noted "45% of IPV injuries involve the eyes. Many medical fields have increased IPV-related research; however, ophthalmology IPV research remains rare.”

DIAMOND is a Phase 3, two-stage, double-masked, randomized, multi-center trial to assess the efficacy and safety of OCS-01 eye drops in DME patients. The primary objective of Stage 1 was to select the optimal dosing regimen.

The company made these announcements at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 2023 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California.

The sale of YUTIQ® will empower EyePoint Pharmaceuticals to continue to advance its pipeline of therapeutics through the company's upcoming clinical trials.

The company received $100 million (USD) in this financing round from several investment partners as they generate new optogenetic therapeutics for blinding diseases.

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia have shown in an animal model of retinopathy of prematurity that the small molecule K604 can block the development of leaky, obstructive blood vessels in the retina, tamp down inflammation and enable more normal blood vessel growth.

Aviceda Therapeutics appoints Patrick Johnson, a strategic pharmaceutical executive, to its board of directors.

Eyetelligence will offer non-invasive point-of-care technology to diagnose a range of diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, with AI algorithmic retinal image analysis.

A study by Verana Health shows how de-identified real-world data (RWD) from electronic health records (EHRs) in medical registries can allow for a deeper understanding of data trends, patterns, or gaps.

Leo P. Semes, OD, shared his insights on early detection of age-related macular degeneration during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care symposium in Los Angeles, California.

This medical device is the first retinal eye-movement monitor for non-invasive, objective clinical assessments.

David S. Boyer, MD, senior partner at Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group, shares key takeaways from "Advances in geographic atrophy," which he co-presented.

Espansione Group announced the second wave of its major research effort for the prevention and management of dry AMD.