Jul 24, 2026
A stem cell therapy for geographic atrophy improved vision in a phase Ib trial, and the first gene therapy for optic neuropathies was administered. Next-generation anti-VEGF agents are also extending treatment intervals in retinal vascular disease.
Jun 13, 2026
Belite Bio has begun a rolling NDA submission for tinlarebant, an oral therapy for Stargardt disease type 1. The drug has Breakthrough Therapy Designation, and the company expects to complete the submission in Q2 2026.
Mar 24, 2026
Ocugen reported Phase 2 data for its geographic atrophy gene therapy OCU410 showing 31% lesion growth reduction versus control. The company plans Phase 3 initiation in Q3 2026 and maintains its goal of three BLA filings in three years. Shares fell 11.48% following the data release which trailed earlier interim results.
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 04, 2026
Ocugen will host a conference call on March 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and provide a business update, with a pre-market earnings announcement the same day.
Mar 02, 2026
Belite Bio announced preliminary Q4 2025 results and plans to submit an NDA for tinlarebant in Q2 2026 following positive Phase 3 trial results. BioArctic reported record financial results with operating profit exceeding SEK 1.2 billion for 2025. Recordati delivered strong preliminary full-year 2025 results despite FX headwinds.