News on National Clinical Trials
Stay informed with the most recent advancements in retinal disease research, innovative treatments, and clinical trial progress. From gene therapy breakthroughs to AI-powered diagnostics, these stories highlight the cutting-edge work being done to preserve and restore sight. Explore the latest news and see how research is transforming the future of vision care.
Gene Therapy Restores Vision in Children with Rare Blindness
Published: February 20, 2025
Doctors in London have successfully cured blindness in children with Leber congenital amaurosis, a rare genetic condition, using pioneering gene therapy.
Read MoreAI-Powered Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy
Published: September 2024
AEYE Health develops an AI-driven system, AEYE-DS, that reduces diabetic retinopathy diagnosis time to just one minute.
Read MoreExperimental Eye Implant Shows Promise
Published: February 18, 2025
Science Corporation announces positive results for an experimental eye implant designed to restore vision in patients with geographic atrophy.
Read MoreNIH Funds Retinal Connection Mapping
Published: February 17, 2025
The NIH awards $2.7 million to a USC research team to map retinal connections in degenerative eye diseases like retinitis pigmentosa.
Read MoreAdvances in Stargardt Disease Research
Published: January 2025
FDA authorizes new clinical trials for Stargardt disease, exploring gene editing and protein splicing therapies to slow vision loss.
Read MoreIrish Patient's Vision Restored with Gene Therapy
Published: February 2025
A 31-year-old Irish man regains sight after 13 years of blindness through revolutionary gene therapy.
Read MoreFDA Approves New Treatment for Macular Degeneration
Published: February 2025
The FDA approves pegcetacoplan, a groundbreaking treatment for macular degeneration and geographic atrophy.
Read MoreResearchers Develop 'Aging Clock' to Treat Eye Diseases
Published: February 2025
Scientists build an 'aging clock' to measure ocular aging, opening new avenues for treating various eye diseases.
Read MoreRoutine Eye Checks Could Detect Alzheimer's Risk
Published: January 2025
Scottish scientists analyze eye scans to create a tool that could detect Alzheimer's risks years before traditional methods.
Read MoreQueensland Researchers Combat Macular Degeneration
Published: January 2025
Queensland-based scientists develop methods to restore retinal cells, offering hope for Age-Related Macular Degeneration patients.
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