Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal's eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye.

Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millions::Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal’s eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye.

  • KairuByte@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Somewhat niche a use case, but *extremely interesting. Hopefully it can be adapted for other conditions!