Girl regains vision through groundbreaking gene therapy

A sixyearold girl joyfully experiences the world around her for the first time after undergoing successful gene therapy that restored her vision.

The therapy, conducted at a leading medical facility, involved the delivery of a healthy copy of the gene responsible for vision to the retina. This intervention was performed in early October 2023, and initial reports indicate that the girl is now able to see light and distinguish shapes for the first time in her life. … Read more