Opus Genetics, Inc.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (“Opus Genetics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), today announced the completion of dosing in the higher-dose Cohort 2 of BIRD-1, its ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating OPGx-BEST1 in patients with BEST1-related retinal diseases, including Best vi…

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (“Opus Genetics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), announced today that management will participate in a Fireside Chat at the Guggenheim Annual Healthcare Innovation Conference on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) (the “Company”), today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors approved equity awards under the Company's 2021 Inducement Plan, as amended, as a material inducement to employment to ten non-executive employees who…

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (“Opus Genetics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), today announced the appointments of Andrew Murphy, Ph.D.

Opus Genetics NASDAQ: IRD outlined commercialization expectations for its newly approved presbyopia eye drop, progress across its inherited retinal disease gene therapy pipeline and its funding strategy during an investor panel featuring Chief Executive Officer Dr. George Magrath and Chief Financial Officer Rob Gagnon.

FDA clearance enables clinical development of OPGx-RDH12 for RDH12-associated Leber congenital amaurosis, a rare inherited retinal disease that causes progressive vision loss beginning in early childhood Strategic collaboration with the Global RDH12 Alliance supports the development of a potential treatment for this disease with high unmet need RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (“Opus Genetics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage bi…

FDA expands the approved use of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% to include age-related near vision impairment, which affects millions of adults in the United States Approval supported by positive results from pivotal Phase 3 VEGA-2 and VEGA-3 trials, which met primary and all key secondary efficacy endpoints RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (“Opus Genetics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company develo…

OPGx-BEST1 showed improved retinal sensitivity in 75% of evaluable participants in the initial low-dose Cohort 1 of the Company's Phase 1/2 clinical trial, supporting further clinical development New BEST1 data analyses link retinal structure to visual function, enabling focus on regions most likely to respond to treatment OPGx-LCA5 demonstrated sustained improvements in visual acuity and light sensitivity through 24 months in adults, with encouraging results in pediatric participants through si…

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (“Opus Genetics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), announced today that management will present at the Chardan Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Opus Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRD - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the eighteen ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has assigned a hold recommendation, fifteen have given a buy recommendation and one has given

Squarepoint Ops LLC purchased a new stake in Opus Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRD) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 330,783 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,360,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC owned about 0.40% of Opus

Opus Genetics receives a Buy rating following >30% stock surge on positive Phase 1/2 data for OPGx-BEST1 in BEST1-related retinal diseases. OPGx-BEST1 showed clinically meaningful visual improvements and strong safety in all Cohort 1 patients, with greater gains in less advanced disease. IRD's pipeline targets large, underserved markets with no approved therapies; cash runway extends into 2029, supporting ongoing pivotal studies.

Opus Genetics, Inc. (IRD) Discusses Topline Results From Cohort 1 of BEST1 Phase I/II Gene Therapy Trial Transcript

Opus Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRD) stock is surging on Wednesday after the company reported positive three- and six-month results from the low-dose first cohort of its Phase 1/2 BIRD-1 trial of OPGx-BEST1.

OPGx-BEST1 demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile with no serious adverse events or dose-limiting toxicities observed  All five participants demonstrated clinically meaningful improvement in visual function, with structural improvements observed in four participants FDA aligned on ≥3 decibels microperimetry improvement in conjunction with patient reported outcomes as a potential pivotal endpoint  Clinically meaningful best-corrected visual acuity improvements in 3 of 5 particip…

Opus Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRD - Get Free Report) has received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the eighteen analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating, fifteen have assigned a buy rating and one

Topline data from Phase 1/2 Cohort 1 of OPGx-BEST1 gene therapy program to be presented during investor conference call and webcast on September 9 at 8:00 a.m. ET Full clinical dataset and additional analyses evaluating key measures of visual function to be presented at upcoming medical meetings RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.

ADAR1 Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Opus Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRD) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 1,783,781 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,331,000. ADAR1 Capital Management LLC owned 2.16% of Opus Genetics

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) (the “Company”), today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors approved equity awards under the Company's 2021 Inducement Plan, as amended, as a material inducement to employment to three non-executive employees w…