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Kiora's KIO-301 shows vision restoration in blind RP patients in Phase 1b
KIORA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- Preliminary Phase 1b ABACUS data: KIO-301 improved light perception in patients with no light perception.
- Patient-reported light/dark contrast perception improved at days 7, 14, and 29 post-injection.
- fMRI showed significantly increased V1 visual cortex activity at days 3 and 15 vs. baseline.
- Quality-of-life score increased 6 points (clinically meaningful threshold is 2–4 points).
- No adverse events reported; dose escalation and full results expected later in 2023.