Opus Genetics to Participate in Leading Medical Conferences in May 2026

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics (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 that members of its leadership team will participate in several leading ophthalmology and industry conferences. “We look forward to sharing progress across our programs at ARVO and other leading meetings this May, including encouraging findings from our LCA5 and BEST1 gene therapy programs,” said Dr. George Magrath, Chief Executive Officer, Opus Genetics. “At ARVO, we will present previously disclosed preliminary data from our ongoing Phase 1b/2a OPGx-BEST1 study, alongside new preclinical and translational work advancing our pipeline. These meetings provide an important opportunity to engage with the ophthalmology community as we work to develop durable, one-time treatments for inherited retinal diseases.” Retinal Therapeutics Innovation Summit 2026 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting Retina World Congress About Opus Genetics Opus Genetics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies to restore vision and prevent blindness in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). The Company is developing durable, one-time treatments designed to address the underlying genetic causes of severe retinal disorders. The Company’s pipeline includes seven AAV-based programs, led by OPGx-LCA5 for LCA5-related mutations and OPGx-BEST1 for BEST1-related retinal degeneration, with additional candidates targeting RHO, CNGB1, RDH12, NMNAT1, and MERTK. Opus Genetics is also advancing a small-molecule therapy, Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%, beyond its approved use for pharmacologically induced mydriasis, with a supplemental new drug application under review for presbyopia and an ongoing Phase 3 pivotal trial for mesopic, low contrast conditions after keratorefractive surgery (dim light disturbances). The Company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC. For more information, visit  www.opusgtx.com . Contacts: Investors Jenny Kobin Remy Bernarda IR Advisory Solutions [email protected] Media Kimberly Ha KKH Advisors 917-291-5744 [email protected] Source: Opus Genetics

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