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OKYO Pharma to Present at Ophthalmology Futures European Forum and iNovation Day at ESCRS 2026

OKYO Pharma to present at major ophthalmology conferences showcasing progress on lead drug urcosimod and positive FDA feedback

By Nina Shah
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OKYO Pharma Limited announced presentations at the Ophthalmology Futures European Forum and ESCRS iNovation Day, highlighting the advancement of its lead drug urcosimod in treating neuropathic corneal pain. The company also reported positive feedback from the FDA validating its regulatory pathway and a strengthened cash position, supporting the upcoming global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial.

OKYO Pharma to Present at Ophthalmology Futures European Forum and iNovation Day at ESCRS 2026
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Key Points

  • OKYO Pharma to present at two major European ophthalmology events, engaging clinical innovators and investors.
  • Positive FDA Type D meeting feedback affirms regulatory and clinical plans for urcosimod.
  • Upcoming global Phase 3 trial (NEPTUNE) planned to evaluate urcosimod's efficacy in neuropathic corneal pain.
  • Strengthened cash position supports ongoing clinical development and operations.

LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 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 at Ophthalmology Futures Forum and in the 5th Annual ESCRS iNovation Day.

Ophthalmology Futures European Forum on Thursday, September 10 in London is where clinical innovators, investors, and industry leaders convene to examine what's next in ophthalmology and where the next wave of value will be created.

ESCRS iNovation Day, taking place Friday, September 11, 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom, held in conjunction with the 44th Congress of the ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), running September 11–15, 2026, is recognized as a cornerstone event for ophthalmic innovation in Europe, bringing together ophthalmologists, industry leaders, emerging companies and the financial community.

OKYO's continued conference participation reflects the clinical, industry, and investor communities central to advancing urcosimod, its lead asset, through its global Phase 3 pivotal NEPTUNE trial for NCP.

The Company's presence at the events follows recent positive feedback from its U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Type D meeting, which validated OKYO's regulatory and clinical path forward for urcosimod, as well as the filing of its Annual Report reflecting a strengthened cash position.

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: info@okyopharma.com


Risks

  • Clinical trial enrollment challenges or negative trial results could delay or prevent drug approval.
  • Regulatory uncertainties remain until full FDA approval is obtained, posing potential future setbacks.
  • Market adoption risks exist if urcosimod fails to demonstrate expected efficacy or safety in patients.

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