Interview: Oculis Closes In On The Dream of DME Eyedrops
Positive Phase II Data
Executive Summary
The Swiss biotech believes the clinical success of OCS-01, a novel eye drop formulation of dexamethasone for diabetic macular edema, validates not only the drug but also Oculis's proprietary technology, allowing it to build up a pipeline of products for both retinal and front of the eye diseases.
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