Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
Optogenetic gene therapy paired with special goggles gives the first glimpse of sight returning to patients with inherited blindness.
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Optogenetic gene therapy paired with special goggles gives the first glimpse of sight returning to patients with inherited blindness.
A single gene‑therapy injection paired with light‑goggles has temporarily restored sight for some blind patients, sparking hopes for vision repair.