Aagami has received contract extension from California client for partnering of their first in class eye drop to reverse cataract non-invasively

Published : 22 Mar 2026


Our clients’ affinity for us continues to grow. Aagami has received another contract extension. The client is developing small molecule eye drops as First-in-Class, Non-Invasive Treatment of Pre-Surgical Age-Related Cataract.

 

Highlights of Livionex small molecule eye drops

  • Daily dosing of an eye drop, which has shown clinically significant improvements in visual function (contrast sensitivity and low-contrast visual acuity)
  • Modulates Iron (Fe) & Calcium (Ca) in therapeutic targets
  • Down-Regulating Multiple Inflammatory Mediators, Targeting the Apex of Inflammation and Cell Death Processes
  • Multiple Mechanisms of Action
  • Established Proof of Concept to Improve Visual Function while Reducing Lens Opacity by breaking up  Light Scattering Aggregates.
  • Active ingredient is topically delivered at therapeutic levels to the eye. Breakthrough PK Study Results (Intraocular Drug Delivery to the aqueous, lens and retina) 
  • Excellent Safety Profile without Serious AEs
  • Data published on Journal of American Ophthalmology and presented to FDA as part of an End-of-Phase 2 Meeting
  • Phase 3 initiation approved by US FDA.
  • Robust and Broad worldwide patent protection until 2044
  • Research collaborations include NIH, DoD & Harvard and other leading US Universities.

Market Approval timeline in the US with Sales projection 

  • Phase 3A (1H2026 – 2H2027) [estimated cost $50 M]
  • Phase 3B (1H2027 – 2H2028) [estimated cost $50 M]
  • NDA & Approval (2H2029)
  • $960 M Estimated US Sales at 10% penetration 

The client is seeking to out-license their Eye drop asset for various regions, and also open to strategic investments which will help in funding the Phase 3 trials and take the product across the finish line. 


If you would like to know more, please contact us on action@aagami.com.