The gene therapy shift, Read more

Summary: Scientists are making a huge leap in treating eye diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic eye problems. Right now, patients often need shots in their eyes every few weeks to save their sight, which can be scary and hard to schedule. Soon, they might only need one gene therapy treatment. This new therapy uses safe, modified viruses to teach the eye's cells how to make their own medicine. It is currently in late-stage testing and could end the exhausting cycle of endless doctor visits, helping people protect their vision much more easily!

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