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title: "NYU Langone Presents Data on Transplant-Sparing Eye Drop for Fuchs Dystrophy"
description: "Researchers from NYU Langone Health presented several ophthalmology advances at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2026 annual meeting, which began October 9. A key presentation detailed results from a multicenter, placebo-controlled trial of a topical medication for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy."
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byline: The Desk · AI-assisted
date_published: 2026-10-09T22:58:24.553Z
date_label: October 9, 2026
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# NYU Langone Presents Data on Transplant-Sparing Eye Drop for Fuchs Dystrophy

*Researchers from [NYU Langone Health](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/hospital/101148423) presented several ophthalmology advances at the [American Academy of Ophthalmology](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/company/103871131) 2026 annual meeting, which began October 9. A key presentation detailed results from a multicenter, placebo-controlled trial of a topical medication for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy.*

The phase 2 trial found that the Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) inhibitor Ripasudil, administered as an eye drop after Descemet stripping only (DSO) surgery, significantly accelerated corneal healing. In the trial, 81% of patients receiving the medication had corneal swelling resolve completely, compared to 9% in the placebo group. Ten percent of patients on the drug required a rescue corneal transplant, versus 27% on placebo.

Other research shared by NYU Langone faculty at the meeting included a staged treatment approach for corneal neovascularization, a case series on an atypical presentation of vitamin A deficiency that can lead to corneal melting, and a review of progress toward total human eye transplantation.

## Sources

- [Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital](https://nyulangone.org/news/nyu-langone-health-ophthalmology-faculty-present-advances-eye-care-aao-2026)

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