Ocular Therapeutix Inc (OCUL)

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the formulation, development, and commercialization of therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its bioresorbable hydrogel platform technology. Its lead product candidates include DEXTENZA (dexamethasone insert) for the treatment of post-surgical ocular pain and inflammation, allergic conjunctivitis, and dry eye diseases; and OTX-TP (travoprost insert) for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The company is also developing OTX-TIC, an intracameral travoprost implant for the reduction of IOP in patients with moderate to severe glaucoma and ocular hypertension; and OTX-TKI, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor intravitreal injection that delivers a hydrogel-based anti-angiogenic formulation for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. In addition, it markets ReSure Sealant, a hydrogel-based ophthalmic wound sealant to seal corneal incisions following cataract surgery. Further, the company engages in the preclinical development of formulations of its hydrogel administered via intravitreal injection to address the diseases and conditions of the back of the eye. Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. has collaboration agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the development and commercialization of products using its hydrogel in combination with large molecule VEGF-targeting compounds for the treatment of retinal diseases. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.