Oculis has presented positive mid-stage data on the third compound in its pipeline, OCS-05, which demonstrates its potential as the first neuroprotective treatment for a number of optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy (DR).
Oculis Eyes Opportunities For Third Ophthalmology Candidate
The Swiss-headquartered, NASDAQ-listed group has posted a Phase II win for OCS-05 in acute optic neuritis, which opens up its potential in additional, and much larger, neuro-ophthalmic indications, CEO Riad Sherif tells Scrip.
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