September 13th 2025
Researchers will investigate a gene in the eye that is crucial for normal vision, but can cause retinal diseases when mutated that often lead to blindness.
September 8th 2025
Beacon Therapeutics shares promising phase 2 trial results for laru-zova, a gene therapy showing potential in treating X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.
Alfredo Sadun, MD, PhD, details an unexpected outcome from a gene therapy in development for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON).
September 2nd 2025
MCO-010 receives Orphan and RMAT designations, highlighting its potential as a groundbreaking therapy for various retinal dystrophies.
August 25th 2025
New research raises questions about the current clinical approach to inherited retinal diseases
Alfredo Sadun, MD, PhD, details a fascinating outcome from a gene therapy in development for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
Phase 2 DAWN for XLRP data presented at ARVO 2025
Beacon Therapeutics reveals promising interim results for laru-zova, a gene therapy showing potential to improve vision in XLRP patients.
OPGX-LCA5 gene therapy phase 1/2 data support potential to restore meaningful vision
Opus Genetics reveals promising 1-year results from OPGx-LCA5 gene therapy, showing sustained vision improvements in adults with LCA5 retinal degeneration.
J&J gene therapy treatment fails primary endpoints
The LUMEOS phase 3 clinical trial resulted in botaretigene sparoparvovec not meeting primary endpoints to improve visual navigation of XLRP.
May declared as IRD and genetic testing month
Prevent Blindness has declared May the second annual inherited retinal disease and genetic testing month, offering free resources on education and other awareness efforts.
Neurotech selects Cencora to support the US launch of its cell therapy
Cencora will serve as the exclusive specialty distributor and provide comprehensive commercialization support, including third-party logistics, specialty logistics and patient support services
Researchers develop virus-like particle to enhance editing proteins causing inherited eye diseases
Nanoscope Therapeutics publishes clinical data on vision restoration in retinitis pigmentosa
Administered via intravitreal injection, Synthopsin-MCO-010 possesses a promoter to specifically target ON-bipolar cells.
First patient dosed in Phase 1/2 ASTRA study for Stargardt disease therapy SB-007 (SpliceBio)
SpliceBio continues to actively enroll patients in the ASTRA study and accompanying POLARIS trial
FDA approves revakinagene taroretcel-lwey (ENCELTO) for macular telangiectasia type 2
ENCELTO is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for MacTel.
EMA provides positive ATMP opinion for gene therapy products OCU410 and OCU410ST
The modifier gene therapies from Ocugen target geographic atrophy and Stargardt disease.
Study demonstrates visual acuity improvements following gene therapy for AIPL1-associated inherited retinal dystrophies
Researchers indicated that pediatric patients with Leber congenital amaurosis experienced improvements in vision.
Study indicates age and gender are factors in ocular gene therapy outcomes
Researchers from the University of Bristol recorded increased instances of inflammation in particular demographic groups
Axovia Therapeutics receives grant from A Race Against Blindness to support upcoming clinical trial
The trial will feature the company’s product candidate, AXV101, focused on combating childhood blindness due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome 1 (BBS1).
Beacon Therapeutics receives Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation for laruparetigene zovaparvovec (laru-zova)
Laru-zova is a gene therapy currently being investigated for the treatment of patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.
Successful treatment of RPE65-mediated inherited retinal dystrophy with voretigene neparvovec
Previous research has shown that voretigene neparvovec administered subretinally early in childhood for RPE65-mediated inherited retinal dystrophy achieved encouraging efficacious results.
FDA grants fast track designation to N-acetylcysteine amide tablets from Nacuity Pharmaceuticals
The NPI-001 (N-acetylcysteine amide) tablets are a proprietary investigational therapy for the treatment of patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
Positive 2-year safety and efficacy update for Phase 1/2 OCU400 for the treatment of RP
OCU400 demonstrated meaningful improvement of 2-line gain (10 letters on ETDRS chart) in low-luminance visual acuity (LLVA) in treated eyes when compared to untreated fellow eyes.
FDA grants rare pediatric disease designation for retinitis pigmentosa gene therapy candidate VG901 from ViGeneron
ViGeneron also received approval for dose escalation in the ongoing phase 1b clinical trial.
RESTORE study: Unilateral genetic treatment for LHON with positive bilateral results
LHON, a genetic disease that affects the retinal ganglion cells, results in severe bilateral sequential vision loss.
eyeDNA Therapeutics receives FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for HORA-PDE6b, a novel gene therapy for PDE6b retinitis pigmentosa
The company is advancing its Phase I/II trial and exploring accelerated approval pathways in the US and Europe.
Researchers awarded $2.7 million NIH grant to study retinal connections in RP
USC is leading a research team aiming to better understand retinitis pigmentosa and inform future treatments.
Atsena Therapeutics completes dosing in Part A of Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating ATSN-201 to treat X-linked retinoschisis
In the LIGHTHOUSE study, Atsena Therapeutics is evaluating ATSN-201 gene therapy for X-linked retinoschisis, leveraging AAV.SPR capsid for central retina transduction without foveal detachment risks.
Ray Kaczmarek named Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer of Nanoscope Therapeutics
Kaczmarek has a notable background of executive leadership and operational expertise in the gene therapy manufacturing industry.
Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD, gives interview on the impact of retinal gene therapy procedure conducted at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
This interview comes at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles team celebrates its 100th retinal gene therapy procedure.
Foundation Fighting Blindness invites applications for Career Development Program
The aim of this program is to help advance junior clinical research scientists in their professional endeavors to cure retinal degenerative disease.
Beacon Therapeutics announces positive 3-month data from Phase 2 DAWN trial of AGTC-501 in patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa
Data show promising early improvements in low luminance visual acuity, a key measure of visual function.
Opus Genetics, Inc. to share 6-month efficacy and safety data on OPGx-LCA5
This virtual key opinion leader (KOL) event will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET.
European Medicines Agency (EMA) grants orphan medicinal product designation for OCU410ST
Dosing in the first phase of the phase 1/2 OCU410ST GARDian trial for Stargardt disease is complete.
Alkeus Pharmaceuticals receives FDA Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track designations for gildeuretinol as treatment for Stargardt disease
The designations underscore the unmet need in Stargardt disease, a rare and serious pediatric disease for which no treatment exists.