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Oculis Holding AG (OCS) generates a steady flow of news related to its late-stage biopharmaceutical pipeline in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. Company announcements highlight clinical trial milestones, regulatory designations, capital markets activity, and scientific presentations that are relevant for investors and observers tracking developments in optic neuropathies and retinal disease.
Recent news releases describe the advancement of Privosegtor, a peptoid small-molecule neuroprotective candidate, into the PIONEER registrational program for optic neuritis and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Oculis has reported positive Phase 2 ACUITY data in acute optic neuritis and disclosed that Privosegtor has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. FDA and Orphan Drug designation from the FDA and EMA. Updates often cover trial design, endpoints such as low-contrast visual acuity, and planned global enrollment.
News coverage also follows OCS-01 eye drops in Phase 3 DIAMOND studies for diabetic macular edema, including the use of the company’s OPTIREACH technology to deliver dexamethasone topically to the retina. In addition, Oculis issues releases on Licaminlimab for dry eye disease, participation in major medical meetings such as the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and ophthalmology congresses, and insider transaction notifications related to restricted stock unit vesting and director share purchases.
For readers monitoring OCS, this news feed provides company-sourced updates on clinical progress, regulatory interactions, financing transactions disclosed in Form 6-K filings, and scientific data presentations. It can be a useful reference for following how Oculis advances its investigational therapies for optic neuritis, NAION, diabetic macular edema, and dry eye disease over time.
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Oculis (NASDAQ: OCS) announced upcoming presentation of positive Phase 2 ACUITY trial results for Privosegtor (OCS-05) in acute optic neuritis at ECTRIMS 2025 Congress. The trial demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements in vision with 18 letters at 3 months, preservation of retinal structure, and a favorable safety profile.
The presentation, scheduled for September 24, 2025, will be delivered by Dr. Céline Louapre from Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. The study showed promising neuroprotective effects, including preservation of retinal ganglion cells and significant improvements in low contrast visual acuity, highlighting potential applications in multiple sclerosis relapses and other neuro-ophthalmic conditions.
Oculis (NASDAQ:OCS) has announced the vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for several company directors. The notifications concern RSU settlements for directors Anthony Rosenberg, Christina Ackermann, Arshad Khanani, and Robert Warner.
Oculis (Nasdaq: OCS) and EURETINA have announced Dr. Prithvi Ramtohul as the winner of the 2025 Ramin Tadayoni Award, which honors exceptional postgraduate scholars in retina research. The award, established in 2024, commemorates Professor Ramin Tadayoni, Oculis' former Chief Scientific Officer.
Dr. Ramtohul, an attending physician at Aix-Marseille University Hospital and Ph.D. candidate, is recognized for his contributions to retinal imaging and diseases, with 111 peer-reviewed publications. His research focuses on cellular mechanisms of amblyopia and retinal disease pathophysiology through multimodal imaging analysis.
Oculis (NASDAQ:OCS) announced the vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for director Arshad Khanani. The RSUs were previously granted as part of the company's equity compensation program.
Oculis (NASDAQ: OCS) announced upcoming presentations of clinical trial results at multiple ophthalmology conferences in September 2025. Key highlights include:
The company will present expanded data analysis from Phase 3 Stage 1 DIAMOND program for OCS-01 eye drops in diabetic macular edema (DME), focusing on subgroups by lens status and prior treatment status. Additionally, Phase 2 ACUITY trial results for Privosegtor (OCS-05) in acute optic neuritis will be presented in EURETINA's late-breaking session, showing clinically meaningful visual function improvement with anatomical neuroprotection benefits.
Presentations will take place at the Ophthalmology Futures Retina Forum, EURETINA Innovation Spotlight, 25th EURETINA Congress, and Retina Society Annual Congress.
Oculis (Nasdaq: OCS), a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic diseases, announced its participation in five major investor conferences during September 2025.
Key presentations include:
- Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference (Sept 3-5, Boston)
- H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference (Sept 8-10, New York) - Fireside chat on Sept 8 at 2:30 PM ET
- Baird Global Healthcare Conference (Sept 9-10, New York) - Company update on Sept 9 at 3:45 PM ET
- Pareto Securities Healthcare Conference (Sept 16, Stockholm) - Update at 9:15 AM CET
- Leerink Partners Biopharma Summit (Sept 17-19, Healdsburg)
Oculis (NASDAQ: OCS) has appointed two distinguished medical experts as Chief Medical Advisors. Dr. Mark Kupersmith joins as Chief Medical Advisor for Neuro-Ophthalmology, while Dr. Sebastian Wolf becomes Chief Medical Advisor for Ophthalmology.
The appointments follow significant pipeline progress, including completed enrollment in Phase 3 DIAMOND trials for OCS-01 in diabetic macular edema and positive Phase 2 ACUITY results for Privosegtor (OCS-05) in acute optic neuritis. The company also aligned with FDA on the first genotype-based development program in ophthalmology with Licaminlimab (OCS-02) for dry eye disease.
Topline results for the DIAMOND trials are expected in Q2 2026, with NDA filing planned for 2H 2026.
Oculis (NASDAQ: OCS) reported Q2 2025 financial results and provided updates on its ophthalmology pipeline. The company maintained a cash position of $201.3 million as of June 30, 2025, with runway into early 2028, supplemented by a $123.7 million BlackRock loan facility.
Key pipeline developments include: OCS-01's Phase 3 DIAMOND trials completion of enrollment with over 800 patients for diabetic macular edema treatment, with topline results expected Q2 2026; Privosegtor (OCS-05) advancing to Phase 2/3 trial in acute optic neuritis in 1H 2026 following positive Phase 2 results; and Licaminlimab (OCS-02) preparing for genotype-based Phase 2/3 trial in dry eye disease in 2H 2025.
Financial results showed R&D expenses of $18.1 million for Q2 2025, slightly down from Q2 2024, and a year-to-date net loss of $67.9 million, increased from $41.5 million in the same period 2024.
Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS), a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic conditions, announced its participation in the H.C Wainwright 5th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference on August 13, 2025.
Two key presentations are scheduled: CFO Sylvia Cheung will deliver a corporate update available via webcast at 7:00am ET, while R&D President Snehal Shah will participate in a panel discussion on Pivotal-Stage Assets for Retinal Disorders from 11:00am to 12:00pm ET. Both presentations will be accessible for replay through Oculis' website.