Therapeutic Glaucoma

PA5108 is a rod-shaped, biodegradable microimplant designed to significantly reduce IOP in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma consistently over 6 months.

Nicox and Kowa entered into an agreemen in February 2024, in which Kowa was granted exclusive Japanese rights to develop and commercialize NCX 470.

Eyetronic is a noninvasive treatment for glaucoma that provides external neural stimulation to the optic nerve of patients.

Under the terms of the agreement, Kowa receives exclusive rights to develop and commercialize NCX 470 in the US and all other territories of the world excluding Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Funding will support the continued clinical advancement of its lead ocular implant candidate, PA5108, for the reduction of IOP in patients with ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

Weighing the benefits and trade-offs of preserved versus preservative-free glaucoma treatments is key to optimizing long-term patient care.

NCX 470, Nicox’s lead clinical product candidate, is a novel NO-donating bimatoprost eye drop with a dual mechanism of action (nitric oxide and prostaglandin analogue).

Tapcom is a preservative-free, fixed-combination eye drop of tafluprost 0.0015% and timolol 0.5% for lowering intraocular pressure.

The novel nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost eye drop is being clinically developed for the lowering of IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

The bio-interventional platform is for uveoscleral outflow enhancement in open-angle glaucoma patients undergoing combined cataract surgery.

A survey conducted by the Preservative Freedom Coalition, asked 558 patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension how they felt about their treatments, the future of their eye health, trust in their doctors and more.

The iDose platform is designed to address ubiquitous patient non-adherence and chronic side effects associated with topical medications by providing 24/7 release of medication.

According to Iridex Corp., the study confirms MicroPulse TLT's sustained safety and efficacy in managing glaucoma, reducing intraocular pressure and medication reliance with minimal complications over 5 years.

According to the partners, glaucoma research to be led by internationally renowned glaucoma surgeon Ike Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, distinguished research scientist Fiona McDonnell, PhD, and Ian Pitha, MD, PhD, associate director of the Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation

According to researchers, GPT-4o demonstrates potential in generating comprehensive differential glaucoma diagnoses but falls short in primary diagnostic accuracy, underscoring its role as a complementary tool rather than a standalone diagnostic solution.

PolyActiva’s phase 2 clinical trial of its PA5108 glaucoma implant met efficacy and safety end points, demonstrating more than 20% reduction in IOP. The biodegradable implant offers sustained drug delivery for up to 26 weeks, addressing challenges of patient adherence and improving glaucoma treatment outcomes.

A Korean study identified preoperative use of preservative-containing glaucoma medications as a significant risk factor for trabeculectomy failure in POAG patients. The Glaucoma Medication Intensity Index (GMII) predicted long-term outcomes, highlighting the importance of managing medication exposure before surgery.

SpyGlass Pharma completed enrollment in a Phase 1/2 trial evaluating its drug delivery platform for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Designed for implantation during cataract surgery, the platform delivers bimatoprost to lower intraocular pressure for up to 3 years.

The weekly drug-eluting contact lens was created by the company’s proprietary 3D printing technology and met all primary endpoints with no serious adverse events reported in either cohort.

The option gives Glaukos exclusive global license agreements on pre-agreed terms, including upfront and milestone payments plus royalties.

According to the company, its ViaLase Laser combines state-of-the-art femtosecond laser technology with micron-level image guidance to deliver the first femtosecond laser, image-guided, high-precision trabeculotomy (FLigHT), marking a shift in glaucoma care.

According to Stuart, the agreement will grant Glaukos exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the company’s ST-113 drug candidate for neuroprotection in glaucoma.

The company announced its contract manufacture, NextPharma, completed filling of the drug materials into strips of 10 single-use vials for use in upcoming glaucoma trial.

The ophthalmic solution from VivaVision is being studied for the treatment of glaucoma.

Therapeutic has fewer adverse effects in patients with POAG, OHT.