Powering Sight

"Do. Or do not. There is no try” (Yoda). At Kuria we are doers. We tackle each new challenge with a can-do attitude, knowing that our efforts will lead one day to therapies that will allow a mother to read to her daughter, a grandfather to show his grandson his favorite fishing hole, and a newborn to see ten-thousand sunrises.

I'm focused on healthy living - exercise (a lot of tennis), eating right, and staying connected with others are some of the tools I have right now. Having KTX-1161 available to preserve my vision as I age is one more great tool!

I've seen the powerful biology of NRF2 activation at work, and I'm excited to be applying this approach to diseases of the eye. Our clinical approach, studying both treatment and preventative settings, optimizes our opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients.

As someone who has experienced retinal detachments as well as cataract surgery, I am acutely aware of how critical it is to preserve vision. I look forward to using KTX-1161 myself.

Cataract surgeries and corneal dystrophies accelerate the loss of endothelial cells that keep the cornea clear. I’m excited to be developing ophthalmic medications that will preserve vision for millions by preventing the accelerated loss of these cells.