Health
New gene therapy for eye disease developed in Ireland – Open Access Government
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a new gene therapy for an eye disease that leads to progressive loss of vision
The research team collaborated with clinical teams at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, and the Mater Hospital. The work they did together doesn’t only have implications for progressive blindness – but also for various neurological disorders that come with ageing populations.
What is dominant optic atrophy?
Characterised by degeneration of the optic nerves, dominant optic atrophy (DOA) typically starts to cause symptoms in patients in their early adult years. These include moderate vision…
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