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Article | 2026 ASRS Meeting

The Promise of Gene Therapy

With phase 3 topline data for sura-vec expected later this year, Arshad M. Khanani, MD, FASRS, reflects on how gene therapy could transform long-term treatment for nAMD.

By: Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS
Retinal Physician July 20, 2026
5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Arshad M. Khanani, MD, FASRS, discussed the potential of gene therapy for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) at the ASRS 2026 meeting.

  • 2

    RGX-314, also known as sura-vec, is a gene therapy that may reduce the treatment burden for patients with nAMD.

  • 3

    Long-term data for RGX-314 was presented at the meeting, highlighting its promise as a drug delivery platform.

  • 4

    Phase 3 data from the sura-vec program is expected later this year, which could influence clinical practice.

  • 5

    Gene therapy could significantly improve treatment outcomes for nAMD patients by potentially reducing the need for chronic injections.