Tag: retinitis pigmentosa
Getting closer to helping our RP patients.
A study published in Ophthalmology last week showed hope for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients by using a gene editing technique called CRISPR.
What is CRISPR?
It's a technology that...
Weekly social media roundup.
The term "four eyes" is still offensive to some.
Many parents have complained about these glasses-wearing dolls that are called "4 eyes". Apparently, it brings back bad...
What your patient might ask you…
Is there any new research being done for Leber congenital amaurosis?
There is and it's called Luxterna.
What is Luxterna?
It's an investigational, potential one-time gene therapy, for...
The first patient in Asia received the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis.
What is it? A retinal implant that provides electrical stimulation which results in visual perception for blind patients.
Who is it for? Severe to profound retinitis pigmentosa...