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EyePoint's drug for age-related eye disease fails late-stage trial, shares tank
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
EyePoint's experimental drug Duravyu failed to meet the primary endpoint in a late-stage trial for wet age-related macular degeneration, with some patients experiencing vision loss unrelated to the disease, resulting in a significant share price drop. The company plans a U.S. FDA filing in 2027 pending second trial results, but regulatory approval remains challenging without two successful trials.
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