Research

OT  speaks to Professor Tara Moore about research that aims to develop a gene therapy for corneal dystrophy

A new study has highlighted that dogs receiving gene therapy before significant photoreceptor loss have less disease progression

Novartis’ Luxturna has been recommended as an option for treating patients with RPE65-mediated retinal dystrophies

Researchers have identified genetic variants of age-related macular degeneration using stem cells derived from six people

Mice were able to detect motion, navigate obstacles and distinguish letters following gene therapy

A UK company that is developing genetic treatments for retinitis pigmentosa and choroideremia has been acquired by a US biotech firm

US scientists have examined 453 donor retinas to understand more about the genetic basis of the condition

A study led by a University of Liverpool scientist has examined DNA in 44 donor eyes to investigate the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration

Genetic analysis in mice has revealed 261 new genes linked to blindness

Half of patients involved in a trial of a new gene therapy for congenital blindness had improvements in visual acuity after three months