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ArticleOphthalmology and therapy2025

Cystadrops

Susmito Biswas, Ingele Casteels, Dominique Bremond-Gignac, Julien Hogan, Giancarlo Iarossi

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Susmito BiswasManchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester, UK. Susmito.Biswas@mft.nhs.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1548-0572
Ingele CasteelsDepartment of Pediatric Ophthalmology, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2335-1845
Dominique Bremond-GignacOphthalmology Department, Necker-Enfant Malades University Hospital, Paris, France.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3563-5482
Julien HoganPediatric Nephrology Unit, Robert Debré Hospital-APHP, University-Paris Cité, Paris, France.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4838-9417
Giancarlo IarossiOspedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6302-5542

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCystinosis is a multisystemic disease manifesting in the eyes initially as asymptomatic corneal cystine crystals and later with photophobia and serious visual impairment. Systemic effects of cystinosis arise from multiple cellular dysfunctions, causing early presymptomatic effects and progressive complications. Corneal crystals are observed across all layers of the cornea from infancy, and crystal accumulation during childhood is rapid. Early treatment is imperative, but in Europe, at the time of this study, no topical therapy was licensed for patients < 2 years of age.

methodsThis study was a paediatric investigation plan approved by the European Medicines Agency to assess the safety profile and efficacy of Cystadrops

resultsAll primary endpoints were met. Any adverse events were mild and did not prevent treatment continuation. Corneal cystine crystal and photophobia scores declined or remained constant in all patients at a stage in life when an increase might be expected.

conclusionAlthough the rarity of the disease renders large studies on infants impracticable, there is no indication that the safety and efficacy profile of Cystadrops CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: Clinical Trials No: 2018-002984-24.

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Cystadrops®CysteamineEfficacyInfantOcular cystinosisSafety

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PMCPMC12534642

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