Beverly Helps Those With Low Vision Find Their Way
Navigating a world that has suddenly become unfamiliar can be difficult and discouraging. Many with vision loss are reluctant to leave their house or function…
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UF Health researchers’ gene therapy for eye disorder shows promise in early testing
March 13, 2023
For a video about how AAV gene therapy works, visit https://bit.ly/3J838qz. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For people with retinitis pigmentosa, the world they see often…
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, +3 more
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New gene therapy for inherited eye disorders found effective in animal model
August 20, 2018
A new gene therapy developed by University of Florida Health researchers stops vision loss and improves sight in dogs — a key step toward testing the treatment…
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Department of Ophthalmology, +3 more
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Patient gets ‘bionic eye’ vision system during UF Health’s first retinal implant
July 3, 2017
More than two decades ago, doctors could do nothing for Walfre Lopez as his vision faded away due to a degenerative eye disease. Now, a revolutionary…
Department of Ophthalmology, +3 more
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UF ophthalmologist discusses gene therapy for rare eye diseases at the Vatican
Last month, University of Florida College of Medicine ophthalmologist William W. Hauswirth, Ph.D., presented as part of a moderated panel at the Vatican about…
