May 20, 2026
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.
May 17, 2026
4D Molecular Therapeutics said 4D-150 is in Phase 3 for wet AMD and nearing Phase 3 in diabetic macular edema. The company reported rapid enrollment, 18-month treatment burden reductions and favorable safety data.
May 05, 2026
Two studies of older adults with type 2 diabetes linked diabetic retinal disease with higher dementia risk. DME and more severe diabetic retinopathy were associated with higher all-cause and vascular dementia risk, but not consistently with Alzheimer’s disease.
Apr 14, 2026
The FDA approved an updated Vabysmo label for macular edema following retinal vein occlusion beyond six months. The decision extends treatment based on data showing visual acuity gains and central subfield thickness reductions maintained through week 72.
Apr 18, 2026
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.
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.
Mar 04, 2026
Ocular Therapeutix's Axpaxli outperformed low-dose Eylea in a Phase 3 trial for wet AMD, while Oculis Holding reported narrowed Q4 losses and expects Phase 3 trial readouts for OCS-01 in Q2 2026.
Feb 27, 2026
Zydus Lifesciences launched ANYRA, India's first indigenous Aflibercept biosimilar for retinal conditions, and secured approval for a March 2026 day-one launch of generic semaglutide for diabetes and obesity treatment.
Feb 23, 2026
Ocular Therapeutix announced positive topline results from the SOL-1 Phase 3 superiority trial of AXPAXLI for wet age-related macular degeneration, meeting its primary endpoint with statistically significant improvements in vision outcomes compared to aflibercept.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA has approved an expanded label for Sandoz's aflibercept biosimilar Enzeevu to include multiple retinal indications beyond its original approval for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The product is expected to launch in the US in Q4 2026.