Opus Genetics to Participate in Chardan's 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: IRD) (the “Company” or “Opus Genetics”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders, announced today that Ash Jayagopal, PhD, MBA, Chief Scientific and Development Officer, will present a corporate update at Chardan's 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

A link to the live and archived webcast may be accessed on Opus Genetics’ website under the Investors section: .

About Opus Genetics

Opus Genetics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders. The Company’s pipeline features AAV-based gene therapies targeting inherited retinal diseases including Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), bestrophinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa. Its lead gene therapy candidates are OPGx-LCA5, which is in an ongoing Phase 1/2 trial for LCA5-related mutations, and OPGx-BEST1, a gene therapy targeting BEST1-related retinal degeneration. Opus Genetics is also advancing Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%, a partnered therapy currently approved in one indication and being studied in two Phase 3 programs for presbyopia and reduced low light vision and nighttime visual disturbances. The Company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC. For more information, please visit .

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Source: Opus Genetics, Inc.