Diabetic Macular Edema

Biocon’s YESAFILI is intended for treatment of a number of ocular conditions, including neovascular AMD, visual impairment due to myopic choroidal neovascularisation, visual impairment due to DME and visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion.

EURETINA 2023 highlighted important DME and DR research and data from across the globe.

The endorsement follows FDA approval in the United States this summer.

Kodiak paused further development of tarcocimab last summer after its GLEAM and GLIMMER studies in diabetic macular edema did not meet their primary endpoint.

Researchers are addressing growing concern over vision loss in people taking semaglutideat the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in San Francisco.

According to Genentech, RVO is the third indication for Vabysmo, in addition to wet, or neovascular, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. The approval is based on two Phase III studies demonstrating early and sustained vision improvements that were non-inferior to aflibercept.

The Phase 3 DIAMOND trial of OCS-01 in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) presents encouraging results, meeting primary and secondary endpoints.

Few injections lowers treatment burden and maintains safety profile.

Results from expert surveys provide snapshots of our understanding of DME and shed light on where the 0.19-mg FAc implant stands in the current standard of care.

A panel of retina specialists review new and emerging treatments in neovascular AMD and DME, highlighting high-dose aflibercept and KSI-301. Which emerging treatments are you most interested in?

In recent panel discussions, leaders in the retina space shared their thoughts around AMD and DME. These key quotes showcase the heart of these discussions.

A panel of retina experts discussed the challenges presented in the management of DME. Which do you think is the biggest of these challenges?

In this key role, Weil will lead the organization to commercial readiness from designing launch strategies for the US and globally.

A new survey shows that 95% of adults at risk for certain retinal diseases know a little or nothing about them. Allen hopes her story will help raise awareness and encourage those at risk to regularly prioritize their eye health.

According to the company, 4D-150 comprises its customized and evolved intravitreal vector, R100, and a transgene cassette that expresses both aflibercept and a VEGF-C inhibitory RNAi.

According to Regeneron, the approval was based on data in the PULSAR and PHOTON trials, in which the drug demonstrated clinically equivalent vision gains to aflibercept Injection 2 mg that were maintained with fewer injections.

OSC-01 is a novel, high concentration preservative-free topical OPTIREACH formulation of dexamethasone.

In the study, researchers found that nearly one-quarter of anti-VEGF injections were received at least 1 week later than intended.

THR-149 is being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial as a potential treatment for diabetic macular edema, which is expected to readout topline results by the end of this year.

DAYLIGHT is the first of the company's 3 studies and was a randomized, double-masked, active comparator-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of a high-intensity dosing regimen of tarcocimab tedromer.

Genentech will highlight its ophthalmology portfolio at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2023 annual meeting in Seattle, Washington, including a late-breaking presentation on Vabysmo’s effect on epiretinal membrane (ERM) formation in DME compared to aflibercept.

The PHOTON study demonstrates the long-term efficacy and safety of this treatment for patients with DME.

Expert retina specialists discuss the OPT-302 study and the challenges presented when using 2 agents in tandem to treat diabetic macular edema.

Retina specialists review new and emerging treatments in neovascular AMD and DME, highlighting high-dose aflibercept and KSI-301.

Drs Nathan Steinle, Adrienne Scott, Carl Regillo, and Prethy Rao comment on loading dose recommendations for faricimab or other anti-VEGF therapies in the treatment of DME.

This phase will evaluate UNITY’s UBX1325 (foselutoclax) in a head-to-head comparison with aflibercept for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

New treatment options enhance patient visual outcomes and reduce treatment burdens.

Retina experts discuss the benefits of using intraocular steroids to treat patients with DME as well as their approach to switching to steroids after a poor response to anti-VEGF therapy.

Expert retina specialists provide an overview of the YOSEMITE and RHINE clinical studies of faricimab in the treatment of DME.

Ala Moshiri, MD, PhD, provides an overview of current treatment options for diabetic macular edema.