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Alpha 2 Collagen VIII (Col8a2) Q455K Knock-in Mouse Model of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Unmet Need:Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a genetic disease affecting the cornea and is estimated to affect 7% of the adult population (see Aiello et al. 2022). The first genetic defect shown to cause FECD was a point mutation in the alpha 2 collagen 8 gene (Col8a2). The disease results in a buildup of fluid in the cornea and causes...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Albert Jun

Keywords(s): Basic Research Biomarker, Cell Lines, Corneal Dystrophy, Discovery/Research Tools, Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), In Vitro Research Tool, Mouse Cell Lines

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Rare Diseases, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Animal Models, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Cell Lines, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology, Technology Classifications > Research Tools, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Corneal Dystrophy, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Compositions and methods for controlled release suprachoroidal drug delivery

Unmet Need / Invention Novelty: Traditional routes of administrating drugs to the eye are limited by lack of efficiency, frequent side effects, and poor patient tolerance of repeated injections into the eye. Injections into the suprachoroidal space (SCS) is an attractive strategy to overcome these limitations and to provide for targeted delivery of...

Published: 3/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Laura Ensign-Hodges, Peter Campochiaro, Justin Hanes, Yoo Chun Kim, Jikui Shen, Jie Fu

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Drug Delivery Mechanism, Drug Delivery Vehicle, Eye Disorders, Hydrogel, Local Ocular, Microspheres, Polymers, Therapeutic Matter, Therapeutics

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities > Therapeutic Delivery Platforms

Hammerhead Irrigation + Aspiration Tip for Cataract Surgery

Unmet NeedCataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world, accounting for half of blindness cases and affecting about 20 million people. While cataract surgery is an effective procedure for restoring vision with a high success rate, it is a somewhat difficult procedure. Thus, there may be a need for improved surgical tools that make the procedure...

Published: 3/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Albert Jun, Joaquin De Rojas, Jan McGlumphy, Todd Richmond

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Irrigation/Drainage Tools, Surgical Instruments

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology

Artificial Corneal Device

Unmet NeedCorneal blindness affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide, particularly prevalent in the underdeveloped world. Currently, only about 10% of patients receive a corneal transplant due to a shortage of human donor corneas and difficulty in preserving the tissues. Meanwhile, even in countries with a sufficient donor supply, some patients...

Published: 3/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Esen Akpek, Gopalan Balaji, Thomas Schmiedel, Anuraag Singh

Keywords(s): Carriers/Appliers, Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, Implantation Method, Implants, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Instruments, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Regenerative Medicine, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Therapeutic Devices, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology

Implantable lens capsule for intraocular lens insertion.

Unmet NeedCataract surgery is the most common intraocular surgery, with more than 3.5 million occurring each year in the U.S. Various circumstances compromise the ability to safely insert an intraocular lens (IOL) implant following cataract extraction such as zonular insufficiency or posterior capsule rupture. Alternatives for IOL placement within the...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Albert Jun, Angela Zhu, Peter Gehlbach

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, Implanted Device, Implants, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Therapeutic Devices, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

An ex vivo Model for Rapid Evaluation of Choroidal Mast Cell Degranulation

Unmet NeedAlmost 11 million people in the United States have symptoms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a multifactorial disease distinguished by progressive degeneration in the macular region of the eye, resulting in irreversible central vision loss among the elderly population. Current evidence suggests that inflammation plays a vital...

Published: 3/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Gerard Lutty, Shuntaro Ogura

Keywords(s): Discovery/Research Tools, Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, In Vitro Research Tool, In Vivo Research Tool, Macular Degeneration, Rat Model, Target-based Screening Tool

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Animal Models, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Assays, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Macular Degeneration, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Initial Proof-of-Concept of Photoacoustic Neural Stimulation; A Potential Approach to Retinal Stimulation: Preliminary In Vitro Study

Unmet NeedNon-cataract related vision loss affects 22.9 million people worldwide. Many of these patients retain partial functionality in their retinas; even though their outer retinas no longer function, visual stimulation can be achieved by sending messages from the inner retinas through the optic nerves. Present efforts to restore vision to these...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, James Spicer, Peter Gehlbach, Jeeun Kang, Maged Harraz

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Environmental Sensing, Eye Disorders, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Implanted Device, Implants, Neuromodulator, Photodetector, Sensors, Signal Display Software, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Industrial Tech > Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Industrial Tech, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Therapeutic Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Neurostimulation

Generation of PBMC-Originated, iPSC-Derived Corneal Endothelial Cells

Unmet NeedFuchs’ dystrophy, a progressive, hereditary disease of the cornea, is the leading cause of corneal transplants both in the US and worldwide. The disease results in the dysregulation and destruction of corneal endothelial cells which are responsible for keeping the eye properly hydrated. As the disease progresses, patients will experience blurred...

Published: 3/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Sheikh Amer Riazuddin, John Gottsch, Shahid Khan, Muhammad Ali

Keywords(s): Biologics, Cell Therapy, Corneal Dystrophy, Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, Single, Therapeutic Matter, Therapeutic Substance, Therapeutics, Therapy Type, Whole cell

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Corneal Dystrophy, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities > Cell Therapies, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Research Stem Cells

External and internal intraoperative optical coherence tomography imaging for subretinal material delivery

Unmet NeedCompared to intravitreal injection, subretinal injection is a more direct approach for targeting cells in the subretinal space. This novel device and described methodology will provide a new therapeutic technique for treating vitreo-retinal diseases, especially when gene therapy and/or cell therapy are involved. To date, subretinal delivery...

Published: 3/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Jin Kang, Mandeep Singh, Kevin Wolfe, Kathleen Perrino

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, Imaging and Sensing Systems, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Integrated Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Macular Degeneration, Other, Surgical Intervention Method, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Stargardt's Disease, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging

A novel device to facilitate performing Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)

Unmet NeedOver 3 million U.S. patients suffer from severe eye pain and possible blindness due to corneal dystrophies, which can only be cured by corneal transplants. Corneal transplantation can be performed through surgical procedures known as Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) and Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Eric Chiang, Kali Barnes, Conan Chen, Anshul Subramanya, Stephanie Cai, Allen Eghrari

Keywords(s): Carriers/Appliers, Corneal Dystrophy, Disease Indication, Eye Disorders, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Instruments

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Genetic Diseases, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Rare Diseases, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Corneal Dystrophy

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