EyeGate Pharmaceuticals Closes Acquisition of Bayon Therapeutics

EyeGate Pharmaceuticals announced that it has completed the planned acquisition of Bayon Therapeutics and has appointed Eric J. Daniels, MD, MBA, as its Chief Development Officer, effective as of October 21, 2021. Dr. Daniels will drive ongoing development of EyeGate’s pipeline of novel treatments for eye disease. This includes overseeing the development of a potential vision-restoring small molecule from Bayon, B-203, which …

Eyenovia Announces Reclassification of MydCombi as Drug-Device Combination Product by FDA

In a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA, Eyenovia announced that MydCombi, the company’s proprietary, first-in-class combination microdose formulation of tropicamide and phenylephrine for in-office pupil dilation, has been reclassified as a drug-device combination product. Eyenovia will provide additional information to the FDA, as requested in the CRL, as soon as possible, including information necessary to meet additional requirements under Genus Medical …

US FDA Clears IND for 4DMT’s Wet AMD Gene Therapy Candidate

4D Molecular Therapeutics announced Oct. 6 that the US FDA had cleared the investigational new drug application (IND) for 4D-150 for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). 4D-150 is a dual-transgene intravitreal gene therapy that targets four distinct angiogenic factors, which 4DMT says has the potential for broad and durable efficacy after a single intravitreal administration in patients with wet …

Adverum Presents Data Showing Gene Therapy Maintained Efficacy, Durability, Safety in Wet AMD Patients

Adverum Biotechnologies announced new long-term data from the OPTIC clinical trial of ADVM-022 single, in-office intravitreal (IVT) injection gene therapy in patients requiring frequent anti-VEGF injections for their wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Safety and efficacy data from patients followed through 2 years post injection are being presented at the Retina Society’s 54th Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago. The presentation is available on …

BVI Announces Investment and Collaboration with Beyeonics Vision

BVI announced an investment in augmented reality company Beyeonics Vision, a medical technology subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Beyeonics Vision uses integrated augmented reality, tracking, and image processing/AI platforms to deliver improved visualization, optimized workflow, and real-time support to surgeon decision-making process in the operating room, according to a company news release. The collaboration is …