Clinical trials
Lions Eye Institute clinical trials team transforms brand image
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) clinical trials team has rebranded as ‘Lions Vision Trials’ to establish a unique identity that...
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Positive results for Azura Ophthalmics investigational dry eye therapy
Melbourne-linked biopharmaceutical company Azura Ophthalmics has announced positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of its investigational dry eye...
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Michelle Gallaher to lead Cerulea eye clinical trial centre in Melbourne
Clinical trials innovator and digital health expert Ms Michelle Gallaher has been appointed the inaugural CEO of Cerulea, a new...
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Glaucoma genetic test taken from mouth swab a step closer to the clinic in Australia
A $2.9 million funding injection from the Federal Government will support the rollout of a new saliva-based genetic test for...
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The Lancet publishes 24-month data for Apellis SYFOVRE GA therapy
Apellis Pharmaceuticals has responded to “positive” 24-month data for its pioneering geographic atrophy (GA) therapy published in The Lancet, demonstrating...
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IZERVAY Phase 3 clinical study achieves positive 24-month results
Astellas Pharma has announced positive 24-month topline results from the GATHER2 Phase 3 clinical study of IZERVAY, developed by its...
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Novartis discontinuing GT005 gene therapy clinical trial for geographic atrophy
Novartis will discontinue development of GT005 gene therapy, a subretinal injection for geographic atrophy (GA), in a blow to the...
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FDA clears higher dose Eylea; approvals sought in other markets
The US FDA has approved the use of high dose Eylea (aflibercept) for three macular conditions, equating to longer intravitreal...
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Australian-made device by muPharma uses ultrasound to non-invasively deliver eye therapies
Melbourne biotech company muPharma, founded by ophthalmologist Dr Harry Unger and Mr Mark Unger, has developed an investigational device that...
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Study to shed light on combined effect of multifocal contact lenses and atropine on myopia
Much effort is going into understanding the impact of combined treatments for myopia management, but little is known about the...
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