FDA approves faricimab-svoa for the treatment of retinal vein occlusion
October 27th 2023According to Genentech, RVO is the third indication for Vabysmo, in addition to wet, or neovascular, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. The approval is based on two Phase III studies demonstrating early and sustained vision improvements that were non-inferior to aflibercept.
Study: “Pseudo cell” formulation targets vitreoretinal disease
October 26th 2023Researchers have delved into the possibility of cell-based therapy in ophthalmology. By targeting vitreoretinal diseases, they are tackling a range of vision-threatening disorders which often result in severe irreversible vision loss.
Visgenx issued patent for compositions of ELOVL2 gene therapy
October 25th 2023The issuance provides patent protection in the U.S. for therapeutics incorporating the optimized ELOVL2 transgene until 2041. The patent is being prosecuted in the European Union and other countries around the globe. The company said the patent adds value to its lead program in dry AMD.
NeuroOp Guru: Two cases of CRAO occurring immediately postoperatively
October 22nd 2023Andrew Lee, MD, and Andrew Carey, MD, sit down on another episode of the NeuroOp Guru to discuss 2 cases of CRAO immediate post-op uncomplicated cataract surgery under topical anesthesia treated with intra-ophthalmic artery fibrinolysis within 6 hours after symptom onset.
Michigan ophthalmologist files lawsuit over required age-based screening assessment for cognition
October 19th 2023According to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Detroit, a policy requires Henry Ford Health and Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) employees to undergo a screening assessment for cognition when they reach the age of 70, again at age 75 and each year after that.
FDA approves pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution for treatment of presbyopia
October 18th 2023Orasis Pharmaceuticals announces approval of Qlosi, a preservative-free, low-dose eye drop for presbyopia, which consistently demonstrated efficacy, safety, and tolerability in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
STAAR Surgical celebrates 30th anniversary of Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL).
October 17th 2023EVO ICLs, which evolved from early generation ICLs, offer a lens-based alternative for the correction/reduction of refractive error in people who currently use glasses and/or contact lenses for vision correction.
Aldeyra Therapeutics faces stock plunge and potential FDA setback for reproxalap approval
October 16th 2023Aldeyra Therapeutics encounters a significant setback, with its stock value plummeting nearly 70%. The FDA indicates a potential Complete Response Letter (CRL) for reproxalap, a dry eye treatment, despite a scheduled Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of November 23, 2023.