Ophthalmology

Anatomic and visual improvements with high-dose aflibercept in CANDELA indicate a potential therapeutic benefit over aflibercept 2 mg, despite not achieving statistical significance.

Results from FARETINA-DME indicate a majority of eyes with DME began extending treatment intervals after 1-2 initial doses of faricimab.

Positive topline results from the phase 3 trial suggest once-daily OCS-01 met both primary trial endpoints for the treatment of inflammation and pain following cataract surgery.

Last week's FDA approval of avacincaptad pegol marked the second approved treatment for geographic atrophy in 2023. Here, 4 retina specialists discuss the complement inhibitor and what it could represent for patients with GA.

Data from PK profiles and safety analyses of intravitreal sozinibercept suggest the promise of the drug in combination with standard anti-VEGF agents for AMD and DME.

Presented at ASRS 2023, results from the phase 2 ZETA-1 trial showed oral APX3330 missed its primary endpoint, but the consideration of a binocular treatment effect may warrant further clinical development.

The approval is the second granted to a geographic atrophy drug that targets the complement pathway.

Presented at ASRS 2023, results from a posthoc analysis of YOSEMITE/RHINE suggest a potential anti-fibrotic effect of faricimab versus aflibercept in eyes with DME.

Presented at ASRS 2023, results from FARETINA-AMD suggest positive early treatment patterns and outcomes in patients with nAMD initiating faricimab treatment.

Presented at ASRS 2023, study data showed a single, in-office injection of RGX-314 gene therapy may have long-lasting improvements in diabetic retinopathy severity.

Presented at ASRS 2023, additional results from the Pagoda and Pavilion trials suggest a potential benefit of PDS for patients with DME and diabetic retinopathy.

Experts discuss the recent DRCR Protocol AC study comparing aflibercept monotherapy vs bevacizumab first therapy for patients with diabetic macular edema (DME).

Experts discuss the results of Protocol T study comparing anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (Anti-VEGF) agents for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

Presented at ASRS 2023, results from the GALE extension study showed crossover to pegcetacoplan treatment from sham stabilized photoreceptor degeneration over 6 months.

A post hoc analysis of YOSEMITE/RHINE presented at ASRS 2023 suggests faricimab is linked to the faster absence of retinal fluid and fewer injections versus aflibercept in eyes with DME.

Presented at ASRS 2023, an analysis of the Portal trial suggests the efficacy and safety of PDS with ranibizumab was maintained over 5 years in patients with nAMD.

Reports of a half-dozen confirmed cases of the rare vision-threatening condition has spurred conversation around the first-in-class geographic atrophy drug.

Presented at ASRS 2023, results suggest the potential proof-of-concept for the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of UBX1325 in patients with DME.

Dr. Hahn discusses an anchored matching-adjusted indirect comparison in patients with geographic atrophy, suggesting a greater reduction in observed lesion growth with monthly pegcetacoplan versus avacincaptad pegol.

Presented at ASRS 2023, pegcetacoplan injection showed increasing treatment effects over 30 months for patients with geographic atrophy, with a consistent safety profile to previous phase 3 data.

Late-breaking findings at ASRS 2023 suggest daily home OCT imaging is sufficient for remotely monitoring fluid among patients with treatment-naïve nAMD.

Presented at ASRS 2023, the results showed clinically meaningful reductions in anti-VEGF treatment burden at all dose levels of intravitreal 4D-150 in patients with a high anti-VEGF need.

At ASRS 2023, results from the MOSAIC study indicate the substantial burden of geographic atrophy on patients and their caregivers across the United States and Canada.

Presented at ASRS 2023, study data suggest aflibercept 8 mg provided greater therapeutic benefit, an extended injection interval, and equivalent safety versus aflibercept 2 mg in eyes with nAMD.

However, the meta-analysis of patients treated with ranibizumab suggests a similar proportion of patients achieved DME resolution, regardless of baseline DR severity, by month 24.