Prior research has demonstrated the therapeutic potential of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) agonist fenofibrate on diabetic retinopathy. In the present study, a novel non-fibrate PPARα agonist, A190, was designed with higher potency and selectivity than fenofibrate in PPARα agonism. A190 was encapsulated in biodegradable microparticles (A190-MP) to ensure sustained drug release, with detection in the retina up to 6 months following a single intravitreal injection. A190-MP alleviated retinal dysfunction as shown by electroretinography in Vldlr