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October 01, 2022
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VIDEO: Opus Genetics CEO discusses IND application for retinal degeneration gene therapy

CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, Opus Genetics CEO Ben Yerxa discusses an upcoming investigational new drug application for OPGx-001.

OPGx-001 is designed to address mutations in the LCA5 gene that cause retinal degeneration.

“I am excited to see what gene therapy can offer to these kids who really have no other options,” Yerxa said.