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Macular Degeneration—Is Gene Therapy the Answer?
INTRODUCTION - There is good news on the horizon regarding age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Stargardt disease (the juvenile version) and related retinal pathologies.  Although gene therapy is not new, the ways that it may enhance treatment options for these and other eye diseases is, to put it mildly, astounding. WHY THE EYES ARE ALMOST PERFECTLY SUITED FOR GENE THERAPY - Unfortunately, not...
October 25, 2022
Could Humans Have the Capacity to Regenerate Lost Eyesight?
Vision is a valuable asset; one many of us couldn’t imagine living without. Most people who lose their vision manage to adapt, although the change can be life-altering. Researchers have labored to find ways to restore lost eyesight, but until recently, the prospects weren't great. But research into some other animals’ ability to regenerate lost limbs and other tissues has led to new insights into human...
March 8, 2022