aCROss Vision · Ophthalmology Division

Ophthalmology Clinical Trials:
Why Sponsors Choose aCROss Vision

Physician-Led Expertise. Faster Start-Up. Specialized Ophthalmology Sites.

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Developing a breakthrough ophthalmic therapy is difficult enough. Running the clinical trial shouldn't be.

Many sponsors face the same obstacles: long regulatory timelines, rising study costs, competition for experienced sites, and patient recruitment challenges that can delay development by months or even years.

For ophthalmology sponsors, choosing the right CRO is about much more than operational support. It requires a partner that understands the science, the clinical realities, and the unique demands of ophthalmology research.

This is why aCROss Medical created aCROss Vision - a dedicated ophthalmology division focused exclusively on supporting ophthalmic clinical trials across Georgia, Armenia, Israel, and Uzbekistan.

Led by ophthalmologist Yoram Solberg, MD, PhD, our monitors are all ophthalmologists who combine deep therapeutic expertise with hands-on operational experience to help sponsors move efficiently from feasibility to first patient enrolled and ultimately to successful study completion.

Why Ophthalmology Studies Require Specialized Expertise

Ophthalmology is one of the most technically demanding areas of clinical research. Unlike many therapeutic areas, success depends not only on operational execution but also on a deep understanding of ophthalmic pathology, clinical practice, and evolving technologies.

Sponsors need sites capable of generating high-quality data while maintaining efficient recruitment and protocol compliance. That combination is becoming increasingly difficult to find...

Our clinics:

  • Highly specialized imaging and diagnostic equipment
  • Complex surgical procedures
  • Elderly patient populations and rare diseases
  • Innovative devices, pharma, biologics, and regenerative therapies
  • Extensive experience in ophthalmic clinical trials across multiple indications and phases
  • High patient volume enabling fast and efficient recruitment
  • Dedicated study coordinators trained in ophthalmology-specific procedures and endpoints
  • Strong track record of GCP compliance and data quality

The Advantage of Georgia, Armenia, Israel & Uzbekistan

As clinical development becomes more competitive, sponsors are increasingly looking beyond saturated research markets. Our regions offer a compelling combination of speed, quality, and patient access.

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Georgia

Regulatory
  • Approvals typically achieved within weeks, not months
  • Experienced local regulatory teams and efficient site activation
  • Significantly reduced overall development timelines
Investigator Network
  • Leading ophthalmology centers with subspecialty-trained investigators
  • Expertise across retina, glaucoma, cornea, cataract & IOL, refractive surgery, ocular surface, and uveitis
  • Many investigators active in industry and academic research with dedicated study teams
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Armenia

Regulatory
  • Fast regulatory timelines - approvals in weeks
  • Leading ophthalmology centers with subspecialty expertise
Patient Access
  • Large populations of treatment-naïve patients
  • Broad indication coverage: glaucoma, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, corneal disease, and rare retinal disorders
  • Greater investigator attention per study vs. saturated markets - higher engagement and stronger recruitment
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Israel

Research Ecosystem
  • High-tech research environment and world-class academic medical centers
  • Rigorous scientific standards
  • Investigators experienced with international regulatory requirements
Innovation Focus
  • Ophthalmology community at the forefront of device and surgical innovation
  • Ideal environment for First-in-Human and pivotal studies with novel technologies
  • Deep subspecialty expertise across all major ophthalmic indications
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Uzbekistan

Market Opportunity
  • Rapidly emerging clinical research destination
  • Population exceeding 37 million with significant healthcare modernization investment
  • Access to patients difficult to identify in more saturated markets
Infrastructure
  • Leading ophthalmology institutions with expanding research capabilities
  • Experienced investigators with growing participation in international multicenter trials
  • Strong government support for healthcare development and research infrastructure

Access to Treatment-Naïve Patients Across Key Indications

Across Georgia, Armenia, and Uzbekistan, investigators have access to large populations of treatment-naïve patients - often translating into faster enrollment and more predictable recruitment performance.

Glaucoma Corneal Disease Medical & Surgical Retina Uveitis & Inflammation Cataract & IOL Ocular Surface Disease Refractive Neuro-Ophthalmology

Proven Experience Across Ophthalmology

Our experience spans the full spectrum of ophthalmic clinical research - pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, surgical innovations, and advanced therapies. We have supported numerous innovative studies from US, European, APAC, and Israeli sponsors.

The GLAUrious Pivotal Trial

Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial - BELKIN Vision (now part of Alcon)

A prospective, multicenter, randomized trial evaluating Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) versus conventional SLT for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

aCROss Medical managed all operational activities from site qualification and regulatory submissions through monitoring and data management. Results were published in Ophthalmology - one of the world's leading journals in the field.

GLAUCOMA Increased pressure Iris Anterior chamber Liquid Schlemm's canal Damage the optic nerve Comparison: Normal vs. Glaucoma NORMAL The iris blocks the outflow GLAUCOMA
"BELKIN Vision collaborated with aCROss Medical on several projects, and the experience was consistently productive and efficient. The team was responsive, professional, and worked seamlessly on study, regulatory, and site interactions."
- BELKIN Vision (now part of Alcon)

CorNeat EverPatch - Clinical Trial

Single-Arm Clinical Investigation - CorNeat Vision

A single-arm, pivotal, open-label clinical investigation evaluating the safety and performance of CorNeat EverPatch - the world's first non-degradable, fully synthetic tissue substitute for ophthalmic surgery - used for concealment of glaucoma tube shunts and other artificial ocular implants.

aCROss Medical managed all site operations, including regulatory and ethics submissions, clinical monitoring, and 12-month follow-up coordination. EverPatch integrates subconjunctivally using CorNeat's proprietary EverMatrix™ nano-fabric technology, eliminating dependence on donor tissue or biological grafts.

CorNeat EverPatch synthetic scleral patch
"Working with aCROss Medical felt less like managing a vendor and more like having an extension of our own team."
- Sponsor Partner, CorNeat Vision Corneal Implant Program

EndoArt® Clinical Study

Device Safety and Performance Trial - EyeYon Medical

Supporting the clinical development of EndoArt® - the world's first synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic bullous keratopathy and corneal edema. EndoArt replaces the failing human endothelium with a flexible hydrophilic-acrylic disc, offering a permanent, donor-independent alternative to traditional DSAEK and DMEK procedures.

aCROss Medical managed the clinical sites in their entirety - from site activation, ethics committee submissions, and patient recruitment through clinical monitoring. The EndoArt has since received CE Mark and FDA IDE approval for an expanded US pivotal study, building on clinical evidence gathered across multiple global centers.

Publication: EndoArt Phase 2 Safety and Performance Study · Cornea, 2025

ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05139771

Slit-lamp photograph showing diffused corneal edema

The Physician-Led Difference

At aCROss Vision, our clinical operations are guided by ophthalmologists.

Physician performing specialized slit-lamp ophthalmic examination

Most CROs operate through project managers and monitors who coordinate between sponsors, investigators, and vendors. At aCROss Vision, our clinical operations are guided by ophthalmologists who understand the science behind the protocol and the realities of clinical practice.

  • Evaluate protocol feasibility from a clinical perspective
  • Anticipate recruitment challenges early
  • Engage investigators as scientific peers
  • Contribute meaningfully to study planning discussions
  • Support sponsors in making informed operational decisions

aCROss Vision is an ophthalmology division of aCROss Medical CRO  ·  Learn more about aCROss Vision →

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