Geographic Atrophy

Results from a recent study led researchers to advise clinicians of the potential for dystrophies that mimic age-related macular degeneration and other atrophic macular pathologies to be incorrectly diagnosed, which can impact treatment.

This follows successful Phase 1 results, which demonstrated a favorable safety profile for BI 771716 across both single and multiple intravitreal doses.

OCU410 is a novel multifunctional modifier gene therapy candidate that targets multiple pathways associated with GA.

The company also reported a positive outcome of an analysis of masked data from its ongoing MAGNIFY Phase 2 trial for zervimesine in adults with GA.

MonacoPro, the next evolution of Monaco from Optos, retains the powerful ultra-widefield SLO and spectral domain imaging while adding additional key product features.

The approval follows a refiling after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter due to language on the amended label.

The gel addresses necrotic retinal cell death in dry age-related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy without requiring injections.

City Therapeutics will develop a novel RNAi clinical candidate toward a specific disease target for intravitreal administration.

Whitecap is currently developing 2 therapies for potential use in glaucoma and geographic atrophy.

The application was refiled following a December 20, 2024, meeting between the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Astellas.

The potential gene therapy candidate is being evaluated for geographic atrophy.

This year was brimming with advancements in eye care.

The global survey revealed similar challenges for individuals with unilateral and bilateral geographic atrophy.

Brush up your geographic atrophy knowledge with our 2024 content highlights.

The organization will provide resources for spreading awareness and educating patients and care givers.

The FDA comments in the CRL relate to proposed labelling language, not safety, Astellas said in a press release.

The data showed a reduction in the GA lesion growth rate of 15.3% versus placebo from 6 to 24 months and a slowing in GA growth rate of 13.4% from baseline to 24 months.

Study authors defined hyperreflective retinal foci as “isolated punctiform elements of small dimensions, 30 μm or smaller, with intermediate reflectivity (similar to that of the nerve fiber layer) and without a shadow cone.”

By identifying progressive GA earlier, primary eye care providers can make timely referrals and save patients’ visual function.

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Comanagement is a key component for treatment of disease.

A new analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health shows the benefit of taking AREDS2 formula in late AMD.

Utilizing artificial intelligence may provide feasibility assessments, data-driven protocol design, and cost reduction opportunities.

Apellis will seek re-examination from the CHMP following the opinion, according to a news release.

The company expects enrollment of the GAZE phase 1, open-label clinical trial, to begin in the second half of 2024.

Positive data from the GALE long-term extension study showed patients developed fewer new scotomatous points with 36 months of both continuous monthly and every-other-month treatment.

Real-world insights can clear the path to trends and strategies to meet patients’ needs.

The company reported that statistically significant data was found supporting ANX007’s ability to provide vision loss protection in patients with geographic atrophy.