Oculis' DIAMOND Phase 3 Program in Diabetic Macular Edema to be Presented at Innovate Retina and Eyecelerator 2024

Company Updates - Oculis Holding AG announced that updates on the DIAMOND Phase 3 program for OCS-01, a high-concentration dexamethasone eye drop, will be presented at Innovate Retina and Eyecelerator 2024 [1] - Dr David Eichenbaum will present the OCS-01 Phase 3 DIAMOND program results at Innovate Retina, while Dr Riad Sherif will present at Eyecelerator 2024, highlighting upcoming milestones including the ACUITY Phase 2 trial results for OCS-05 [1][3] - The DIAMOND Phase 3 program includes two trials, DIAMOND-1 and DIAMOND-2, aiming to enroll 350 patients each to evaluate the efficacy and safety of OCS-01 eye drops for diabetic macular edema (DME) [2][6] Product Pipeline - OCS-01 is a novel topical eye drop leveraging Oculis' OPTIREACH® technology, designed to treat DME non-invasively, contrasting with current invasive therapies like intravitreal injections [5] - OCS-05 is an investigational neuroprotective therapy targeting acute optic neuritis (AON) and other neuro-ophthalmic diseases, with Phase 2 ACUITY trial results expected by the end of 2024 [8][10] - Oculis' pipeline also includes licaminlimab (OCS-02), a topical biologic anti-TNFα eye drop candidate for dry eye disease and non-infectious anterior uveitis [13] Clinical Trials - The DIAMOND Phase 3 trials are double-masked, randomized, multi-center studies evaluating OCS-01 eye drops in DME patients, with primary endpoints focusing on visual acuity and central subfield thickness at Week 52 [6] - The Phase 2 ACUITY trial for OCS-05 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the safety and tolerability of OCS-05 in AON patients, with potential applications in neuroprotection [10] Market and Disease Context - Diabetic macular edema (DME) affects approximately 37 million people globally, with prevalence expected to rise to 53 million by 2040 due to increasing diabetes rates [7] - Acute optic neuritis (AON) is a rare disease affecting up to 5 in 100,000 people annually, often leading to permanent visual impairment and frequently associated with multiple sclerosis [11][12] Industry Events - Innovate Retina focuses on advancements in retinal care, including diabetic retinopathy, gene therapy, and ocular imaging, while Eyecelerator highlights industry trends and innovative eye care products [4][5]