Oculis to Present its Innovative Late-Stage Pipeline Candidates at Upcoming Ophthalmology Conferences

Company Overview - Oculis Holding AG is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovations addressing ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic diseases with significant unmet medical needs [20] - The company is developing a differentiated pipeline of innovative product candidates, including OCS-01 for diabetic macular edema (DME) and Licaminlimab for dry eye disease (DED) [20] Upcoming Presentations - Oculis will present its late-stage pipeline at several key conferences, including Eyecelerator 2025, ARVO Annual Meeting, and Retina World Congress [1][2][3] - The presentations will cover interim results from the DME AWARE Delphi Study and insights from the Phase 3 DIAMOND program regarding OCS-01 eye drops for DME [2][3] Product Details - OCS-01 is an investigational eye drop formulation designed to treat DME non-invasively, aiming to transform the treatment paradigm by providing an alternative to invasive methods like intravitreal injections [13][14] - Licaminlimab (OCS-02) is being developed as a topical biologic anti-TNFα eye drop for DED, with a focus on personalized treatment approaches based on genetic biomarkers [16][19] Market Context - DME currently affects approximately 37 million people globally, with projections to rise to 53 million by 2040 due to increasing diabetes prevalence [15] - DED impacts over 110 million people in G7 countries, with a significant portion of patients remaining unsatisfied with current treatment options [18][19]