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Ocular Therapeutix™ to Participate in October Scientific and Investor Conferences

Ocular Therapeutix To Showcase Advancements in Retinal Disease Treatments at Multiple October Conferences

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Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. announced its participation in several key scientific and investor conferences throughout October 2026. The company plans to present updates on its late-stage clinical trials for AXPAXLI (OTX-TKI), an investigational axitinib intravitreal hydrogel for wet AMD and diabetic retinal diseases, alongside discussions of its commercial and pipeline products leveraging ELUTYX hydrogel technology.

Ocular Therapeutix™ to Participate in October Scientific and Investor Conferences
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Key Points

  • Ocular Therapeutix will present Phase 3 clinical trial data for AXPAXLI targeting wet age-related macular degeneration and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy at major ophthalmology conferences.
  • The company highlights its proprietary ELUTYX bioresorbable hydrogel platform, supporting both marketed product DEXTENZA and investigational candidates like OTX-TIC for glaucoma.
  • Leadership is engaging investor and scientific communities through live webcasts, panel discussions, and presentations, strengthening visibility in biopharmaceutical and ophthalmology sectors.

BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCUL, “Ocular”), an integrated biopharmaceutical company committed to redefining the retina experience, today announced participation in several upcoming scientific and investor conferences in October 2026.

Upcoming Investor Conference:

Chardan 10th Annual Healthcare Conference:
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Fireside Chat: 9:45 AM ET
Presenter: Pravin U. Dugel, MD, Executive Chairman, President and CEO
Location: New York, NY

A live webcast of the Chardan fireside chat can be accessed by visiting the Ocular Therapeutix website on the Events and Presentations section of the Investor Relations page. A replay of the webcasts will be archived for at least 30 days following the presentation.

Upcoming Scientific Conferences:

Eyecelerator @ AAO 2026: October 8, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Company Presentation: Ocular Therapeutix: Redefining the Retina Experience
    Session: Retina-Biologics, Diagnostics, & AI Showcase
    Session Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:43 – 1:48 PM CT
    Presenter: Peter K. Kaiser, MD, Chief Development Officer
  • Panel Discussion: The Odyssey: Industry Heroes Seeking Safe Passages and Happy Returns
    Panel Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:45 – 4:30 PM CT
    Panelist: Pravin U. Dugel, MD, Executive Chairman, President and CEO

Innovate Retina: October 8, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Presentation: Sustained Hydrogel Delivery in Neovascular AMD: Topline Outcomes from the Phase 3 SOL-1 Trial with Hydrogel-Formulated Axpaxli
    Session: Ocular Gene Therapies & Advanced Therapeutics
    Session Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:35 – 5:39 PM CT
    Presenter: Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS
  • Panel Discussion
    Session: Industry Insights & Advanced Therapeutics
    Panel Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:45 – 7:15 PM CT
    Panelist: Peter K. Kaiser, MD, Chief Development Officer

American Academy of Ophthalmology Retina Subspeciality Day: October 9 - 10, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Presentation: Phase 3 Trial of OTX-TKI (SOL-1) for Wet AMD
    Session: Section X: Clinical Trial Updates, Part I
    Presentation Date/Time: Friday, October 9, 2026, 4:35 – 4:40 PM CT
    Presenter: Darius M. Moshfeghi, MD, FASRS

American Academy of Ophthalmology: October 9-12, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Presentation: Redefining the Management of nAMD: The Impact of Durability and Sustained Disease Control
    Session: Industry Showcase
    Session Date/Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Faculty: Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS; Mark R. Barakat, MD, FASRS; Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD, FASRS
  • Presentation: SOL-1 Phase 3 Superiority Trial Evaluating Intravitreal Axitinib Hydrogel (OTX-TKI) in nAMD
    Presentation Date/Time: Monday, October 12, 2026, 9:00 – 9:07 AM CT
    Presenter: Mark R. Barakat, MD, FASRS

Exact medical conference presentation times may be subject to change.

About Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is an integrated biopharmaceutical company committed to redefining the retina experience. AXPAXLI™ (also known as OTX-TKI), Ocular’s investigational product candidate for retinal disease, is an axitinib intravitreal hydrogel based on its ELUTYX™ proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology. AXPAXLI is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), and diabetic retinal disease, including non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR).

Ocular’s pipeline also leverages the ELUTYX technology in its commercial product DEXTENZA®, an FDA-approved corticosteroid for the treatment of ocular inflammation and pain following ophthalmic surgery in adults and pediatric patients and ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis in adults and pediatric patients aged two years or older, and in its investigational product candidate OTX-TIC, which is a travoprost intracameral hydrogel that has completed a Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Ocular is currently evaluating next steps for the OTX-TIC program.

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DEXTENZA® is a registered trademark of Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. The Ocular Therapeutix logo, AXPAXLI™, ELUTYX™, and Ocular Therapeutix™ are trademarks of Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.

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Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
Bill Slattery
Vice President, Investor Relations
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Risks

  • Clinical trial results for Phase 3 AXPAXLI studies are pending and may not meet desired efficacy or safety endpoints, impacting regulatory approvals and commercial potential.
  • Competitive landscape in retinal disease treatments is intense, with alternative therapies and emerging technologies potentially challenging market adoption.
  • Regulatory uncertainties and timeline shifts in product approvals and commercial launches could delay revenue generation and affect stock performance.

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