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Opus Genetics Inherited Retinal Disease Programs Featured at Medical and Industry Conferences in September
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 12:00
Company Overview - Opus Genetics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders [3] - The company's pipeline includes AAV-based gene therapies targeting conditions such as Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), bestrophinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa [3] - Lead gene therapy candidates include OPGx-LCA5, currently in a Phase 1/2 trial for LCA5-related mutations, and OPGx-BEST1 for BEST1-related retinal degeneration [3] - Additionally, the company is advancing Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%, which is approved for one indication and is being studied in two Phase 3 programs for presbyopia and low light vision disturbances [3] Upcoming Presentations - Opus Genetics will present its IRD gene therapy programs at several scientific conferences in September 2025 [1] - Presentation at the Ophthalmology Futures Forum will focus on "Gene & Cell Therapies for Rare & Common Retinal Diseases: Hype Vs Progress" on September 3, 2025 [2] - At the RD 2025 International Symposium, the company will share one-year results from a Phase I/II study of OPGx-LCA5 for inherited retinal degeneration due to biallelic mutations in the LCA5 gene [2] - The LSX World Congress will feature a presentation titled "The Equation for Maturation: Biotech Requirements to Achieve Scale" [2] Key Personnel - Sally Tucker, Ph.D., Senior Vice President Clinical Development, will present at the Ophthalmology Futures Forum and participate in a panel discussion in Paris, France on September 3, 2025 [4] - Ash Jayagopal, Ph.D., Chief Scientific & Development Officer, will present in Prague, Czech Republic on September 15, 2025 [4] - Ben Yerxa, Ph.D., President, will also participate in a panel discussion in Boston, MA on September 17, 2025 [4]
Opus Genetics Announces Presentation on Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in Dim Light Disturbances at World Cornea Congress IX
Globenewswire· 2025-03-21 13:30
Core Insights - Opus Genetics, Inc. is presenting results from the LYNX-1 Phase 3 study of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% at the World Cornea Congress IX, focusing on its potential to treat dim light disturbances in patients, particularly those who have undergone keratorefractive surgery [1][3][4] Study Results - The LYNX-1 Phase 3 study met its primary endpoint, showing that 13% of participants treated with Phentolamine gained 15 or more letters of mesopic low contrast distance visual acuity (mLCVA) at Day 8 compared to 3% in the placebo group (p<0.05) [5] - At Day 15, 21% of Phentolamine-treated participants gained 15 or more letters of mLCVA compared to 3% in the placebo group (p<0.01) [5] - Patient-reported outcomes for glare, halos, and starbursts were significantly lower in the Phentolamine group at Day 15 (p<0.01) [5] - In a subset analysis of post-LASIK participants, 29% of those treated with Phentolamine gained 15 or more letters of mLCVA at Day 8 compared to 9% in the placebo group [5] - The positive results from the LYNX-1 study support the ongoing Phase 3 LYNX-2 trial, with topline results expected in mid-2025 [5] Company Overview - Opus Genetics is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases and other ophthalmic disorders [4] - The company's pipeline includes AAV-based investigational gene therapies targeting mutations in genes associated with various retinal diseases, with the most advanced program addressing mutations in the LCA5 gene [4] - Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% is being investigated for its ability to reduce pupil size and improve vision in patients with reduced mesopic vision following keratorefractive surgery [6]