Gene Therapy and Goggles Enable Some Blind Adults to Detect Objects

A phase 1 study involving 10 adults with advanced retinitis pigmentosa tested optogenetic gene therapy combined with light-stimulating goggles. The treatment was generally well tolerated, with seven participants showing improved light sensitivity and four demonstrating modest visual function gains. These preliminary results suggest potential for partial vision restoration, pending confirmation in larger trials.

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