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Topic · Ophthalmology

Drug development

Coverage of the development arc of new therapies - trial design, endpoint selection, accelerated vs traditional approval pathways, and what the readouts tell us about where the field is heading. 5 pieces on drug development in Ophthalmology, newest first within each collection.

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Signals

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SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Allergic conjunctivitis therapy widens past topical antihistamines

Topical multi-action options, novel mechanism programs, and emerging biologic-pathway therapy are reshaping allergic conjunctivitis management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Presbyopia pharmacological options widen past pilocarpine

Pilocarpine maturity, follow-on miotic-class programs, and emerging non-miotic mechanism programs are reshaping presbyopia management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Inherited retinal disease gene therapy widens past RPE65

X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, and additional inherited retinal disease gene therapy programs are reading out.

TreatmentPipelineDiagnosisDrug development
SignalApr 30, 2026

Choroidal melanoma therapy options widen

Approved tebentafusp and emerging programs are creating the first systemic therapy options for metastatic choroidal melanoma.

TreatmentPipelineBiomarkersDrug development

Explained

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ExplainedApr 26, 2026peer-reviewed · industry-filing

How ophthalmic drug delivery has moved from formulation chemistry to device engineering

Ophthalmic drug delivery has shifted in the past decade from a primarily formulation-chemistry exercise (eye drops, conventional intravitreal injection) into a device-engineering one (sustained-release implants, port-delivery systems, microneedle and suprachoroidal delivery). The methodology and the implications for commercial planning are worth understanding.

DeliveryDrug developmentInfrastructure