Share on Pinterest An experimental CRISPR-based gene editing treatment significantly improved vision outcomes in subjects with a rare eye disorder. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images Researchers from ...

A Johnson & Johnson gene therapy in development for an inherited vision-loss disorder has failed a Phase 3 study, the latest clinical research setback for a rare eye disease that so far has no ...

A child’s world is full of colors, stories, and new discoveries. But what if they aren’t seeing things as clearly as they should? Eye problems, such as lazy eye or crossed eyes often go unnoticed ...

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of ...

Stargardt programs address ABCA4 payload constraints via dual-AAV platforms (VG801, AAVB-039) and explore first ...

With a U.S. green light for its encapsulated cell therapy technology in the bag, privately held biotech Neurotech Pharmaceuticals is on the verge of making its commercial debut. The FDA last week ...

A revolutionary gene therapy treatment in London has improved the vision of children suffering from a rare genetic disorder, offering hope to families worldwide. Among the first to benefit from the ...

Light sensitivity in one eye could occur for many reasons, ranging from minor injuries, dry eye, and migraine to more serious conditions, such as multiple sclerosis. Light sensitivity, or photophobia, ...

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) on semaglutide or tirzepatide showed a higher incidence of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and other optic nerve disorders compared to other ...

Semaglutide showed no significant association with increased risk of eye disorders or diabetic retinopathy in the meta-analysis. A potential link between semaglutide and increased risk of NAION was ...

Little Harvey Haines has been given a new lease of life. Born with a rare eye condition severely affecting his sight, he struggled to communicate with children his own age, shied away from ...