Also known as: BCVA
The CONDOR randomized clinical trial found brolucizumab better preserved visual acuity than panretinal photocoagulation in proliferative diabetic retinopathy at week 54. Brolucizumab also reduced vision-threatening complications and center-involved diabetic macular edema events, while showing more intraocular inflammation.
Recent studies in retinitis pigmentosa showed mixed results for gene and optogenetic therapies. UGX-201 and MCO-010 were associated with visual acuity improvements, while AAV8.hPDE6A showed no significant functional gains at 1 year.
The FDA approved updated labeling for Vabysmo to allow extended treatment of macular edema following retinal vein occlusion beyond six months. The label update removes the prior 6-month restriction and retains monthly 6 mg intravitreal dosing.
An observational study in Documenta Ophthalmologica found the MLSDT showed reliability above 0.50 in advanced retinitis pigmentosa and correlated with visual acuity, visual fields and patient-reported outcomes. The test is being used as a secondary endpoint in the phase 2b/3 RESTORE trial of MCO-010.
Ocugen has completed enrollment and dosing in its phase II/III GARDian3 study for OCU410ST gene therapy targeting Stargardt disease. The study includes 63 patients and aims to address over 1,200 ABCA4 gene mutations with a single treatment. Interim data is expected in Q3 2026, with a BLA submission targeted for mid-2027.
Opus Genetics reported positive early data from its BEST1 gene therapy program and expects FDA action on its presbyopia treatment in October 2026. Ultragenyx announced 2025 revenue of $673 million and initiated a strategic restructuring plan targeting profitability in 2027.
Ocular Therapeutix announced positive topline results from SOL-1, its Phase 3 superiority trial of AXPAXLI for wet age-related macular degeneration, meeting primary and durability endpoints with high statistical significance.
