New gene therapy can help the blind to see light

[] Message: United Kingdom scientist recently announced that invented a can help the blind access to Visual acuity of gene therapy. This technology has been proven on congenital retinal degenerative diseases of animals.

According to the United Kingdom the independent reported that the London Institute and moorfelds eye hospital experts are 12 suffering from congenital visually impaired patients test this new therapy. These patients aged a minimum of only 8 years old, 20 years old.

Leading the research of Professor Robin · Ali said, this is a very exciting thing is moving towards gene therapy for various eye diseases, a major step forward. He said: "if we mastered the gene transfer technology to the retina, that can be used for is currently not other congenital diseases treatment. In the long run, the treatment of common diseases such as macular degeneration, opening the road. ”

Ali also said that this work is still in its early stage, this type of gene therapy have actually put into use for many years.