Geographic Atrophy

Topline results from the MAGNIFY phase 2 clinical trial of oral zervimesine show 28.6% slower geographic atrophy lesion growth compared with placebo.

Boehringer Ingelheim announced that the phase 2 clinical studies will investigate a potential first-in-class oral compound and a highly specific antibody fragment for geographic atrophy.

With the acquisition, Topcon Healthcare also assumes RetInSight’s AI algorithms that analyze retinal images to detect and monitor disease.

The first 6 patients in the study had an average improvement of 14.9 letters in early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) standard vision tests within 4 to 6 months post transplantation.

Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO, and Quan Đông Nguyễn, MD, MSc, presented available treatment options and what is coming down the pipeline for retinal conditions.

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.

Dr. Carolyn Majcher discusses her 2024 AAOpt talk on imaging techniques and emerging therapy for geographic atrophy.

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.”

Dr. David Chin Yee describes how to spot early signs of geographic atrophy and explores promising new therapies that may slow progression and improve vision.

At EyeCon 2024, Dr. Adam S. Wenick led a symposium on geographic atrophy, covering diagnosis, FDA-approved treatments, and key clinician considerations through case presentations by Dr. Leonard Messner.