Ocular Therapeutix™ Unveils New Corporate Branding, Reflecting its Transformation to a Retina-Focused Company

Core Insights - Ocular Therapeutix has launched a new corporate branding and website, marking a significant transformation towards becoming a retina-focused company [1][8] - The new branding reflects the company's innovative vision and commitment to redefining the retina experience, particularly in the treatment of retinal diseases [3][6] Company Overview - Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to redefining the retina experience, with a focus on innovative treatments for retinal diseases [9] - The investigational therapy AXPAXLI™ (OTX-TKI) is an axitinib hydrogel designed for intravitreal injection, aimed at improving treatment durability and long-term outcomes for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) [7][9] Market Context - Wet AMD affects approximately 1.8 million people in the U.S., and current treatment options often require up to 12 injections per year, leading to patient burden and potential treatment discontinuation [6] - The company aims to disrupt existing treatment paradigms for retinal diseases, addressing the high burden associated with current pulsatile treatments [6][3] Product Pipeline - Ocular's pipeline includes AXPAXLI™, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for wet AMD, and DEXTENZA, an FDA-approved corticosteroid for ocular inflammation and pain [10] - The investigational product OTX-TIC is in Phase 2 clinical trials for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, leveraging the company's proprietary ELUTYX™ technology [10]