EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. hit the mark in a Phase II trial testing its primary pipeline asset, EYP-1901, as a maintenance treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration with the potential for dosing just twice a year. The company’s stock price surged on the announcement on 4 December to open 232% higher at $22.
EyePoint Hits New Durability Milestone For Wet AMD Treatment
Positive Phase II data in wet AMD showing potential for dosing out to six months could spur partnering interest ahead of Phase III development.

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