Press Releases September 29, 2026 07:00 AM

OKYO Pharma Presents and Participates at Upcoming Ophthalmic Scientific Conferences

OKYO Pharma strengthens presence in ophthalmology sector with upcoming conference presentations and plans for Phase 3 trial

By Leila Farooq
Share
Twitter Reddit Facebook LinkedIn
OKYO

OKYO Pharma Limited announces its participation in key upcoming ophthalmic conferences to engage with optometry and ophthalmology experts, underscoring its commitment to developing treatments for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases. The company plans to start a global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial for its investigational drug urcosimod in the second half of 2026.

OKYO Pharma Presents and Participates at Upcoming Ophthalmic Scientific Conferences
OKYO
Summarize with
ChatGPT Perplexity Claude Grok Gemini

Key Points

  • OKYO Pharma will present at multiple leading ophthalmic scientific conferences in October 2026, highlighting unmet needs in corneal and anterior segment diseases.
  • The company plans to initiate a global Phase 3 clinical trial enrolling approximately 111 patients for urcosimod, targeting neuropathic corneal pain (NCP).
  • Engagement with both optometric and ophthalmology communities is aimed at reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing eye disease therapies.
  • OKYO demonstrates continued commitment to optometry and ophthalmology

LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing investigational therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, today announced that it will present and participate at upcoming ophthalmic conferences.

Upcoming Scientific Conferences:

Eyecelerator: October 8, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana

Presentation Title: Addressing Unmet Needs in Corneal and Anterior Segment Diseases
Presentation Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:29 PM CT
Breakout: Anterior Segment, Room 243-245
Presenter: Robert J. Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer at OKYO Pharma
Moderators: Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS; Kendall Donaldson, MD

American Academy of Optometry takes place September 30 - October 1 in Anaheim where the leadership team will engage leading optometric experts.

American Academy of Ophthalmology takes place October 9-12 in New Orleans where the leadership team will engage with leading ophthalmology experts.

The Company's continued presence at leading ophthalmic meetings supports its commitment to engaging both optometrists and ophthalmologists, who both play a role in the diagnosis and care of patients with neuropathic corneal pain (NCP).

About OKYO Pharma

OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, with ordinary shares listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. OKYO plans to initiate a global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial in the second half of this year, enrolling approximately 111 patients to evaluate a single-dose regimen of urcosimod for the treatment of NCP.

For further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com.

For further inquiries:

OKYO Pharma Ltd
Paul Spencer
Business Development and Investor Relations
+44 (0) 207 495 2379
Email: [email protected]


Risks

  • Clinical trial risks including potential failure to meet primary endpoints or delays in patient enrollment could impact timelines and drug approval.
  • Dependence on regulatory approvals and market acceptance of urcosimod for treatment of NCP introduces uncertainty in commercial viability.
  • Competitive landscape in biopharmaceuticals for eye diseases could affect the company’s market share and revenue potential.

More from Press Releases

Biogen’s Litifilimab Demonstrates Rapid and Durable Efficacy in New 52-Week Phase 2 Data from Ongoing Phase 2/3 AMETHYST Study, Reinforcing Its Potential as a First-in-Class Therapy for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Oct 2, 2026 CRISPR Therapeutics to Present Clinical Data on Zugocabtagene Geleucel (Zugo-cel) in Autoimmune Disease at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2026 Oct 2, 2026 Meet FORTITUDE™: The Single Chip Supercharging Data Speed and System Performance Oct 2, 2026 SeaStar Medical Announces Late-Breaking Presentation at ASN Kidney Week 2026 Oct 2, 2026 Climb Bio to Present New Data at American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week 2026 for CLYM116 and Budoprutug Oct 2, 2026