Jul 19, 2026
Semiconductor stocks surged as Intel, AMD, and POET hit fresh highs on AI infrastructure demand, while SemiLEDS jumped 17.96% after a Q3 turnaround. Intel posted stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings and upbeat Q2 guidance.
Aug 08, 2026
Recent studies on metformin and age-related macular degeneration report conflicting findings: a JAMA Ophthalmology cohort found no association, while studies in Ophthalmology Retina and BMJ Open Ophthalmology found reduced odds of neovascular and intermediate AMD, respectively. All were observational.
Jul 18, 2026
Axpaxli (OTX-TKI) met its primary endpoint in the SOL-1 Phase 3 trial, demonstrating superiority over aflibercept in preserving visual acuity in wet AMD patients at week 36. A single injection of the intravitreal hydrogel led to higher rescue-free rates and better fluid control, supporting potential for reduced treatment burden. Ocular Therapeutix plans to submit a New Drug Application to the FDA.
Jun 18, 2026
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are associated with a significantly lower risk of non-neovascular age-related macular degeneration, while sociodemographic disparities strongly influence diabetic retinopathy screening adherence, according to two separate ophthalmology studies.
Mar 24, 2026
Ocular Therapeutix's experimental drug Axpaxli showed superior vision maintenance compared to Regeneron's Eylea in a late-stage wet AMD trial. Meanwhile, Ocugen reported 12-month data showing its gene therapy OCU410 reduced geographic atrophy lesions by 31%, though less than earlier interim results. Both companies are advancing toward regulatory submissions and further clinical development.
Mar 13, 2026
Zydus Lifesciences launched ANYRA, India's first indigenously developed aflibercept biosimilar, on February 19, 2026, following an agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer for multiple ophthalmic indications.
Feb 26, 2026
Zydus Lifesciences plans to launch Semaglutide injection in India after patent expiry and introduced ANYRA, India's first indigenous Aflibercept biosimilar. The USFDA cleared the company's Ahmedabad injectable facility with zero observations.
Feb 14, 2026
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.
Feb 13, 2026
AAV-based gene therapy offers sustained intraocular delivery of anti-angiogenic agents with a single treatment for neovascular AMD, with leading clinical candidates including RGX-314, ADVM-022, 4D-150, and NG101.