New research shows promise for restoring vision for people with glaucoma
15 days ago
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- New research offers hope for restoring vision in people with retinal damage, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
- Scientists discovered the Prox-1 protein inhibits retina cell regeneration in humans but not in zebrafish.
- Gene therapy was used to block Prox-1, potentially enabling retinal cell regeneration.
- Current treatments for macular degeneration and glaucoma only slow progression, but this research could restore vision.
- Age-related macular degeneration affects 200 million people globally and is a leading cause of blindness.
- Pre-clinical studies are ongoing, with human trials expected to begin in 2028.
- Early diagnosis remains crucial for protecting vision in those experiencing vision loss.