Behold the possibilities of emerging therapies
Today, numerous clinical trials are either completed or underway for the treatment of different types of inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP), Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), achromatopsia (ACHM), Usher syndrome and Stargardt disease. These trials explore the potential of gene therapy and several other technologies.123456
After receiving your results, your genetic counsellor and eye specialist may recommend extra steps to find out if you are eligible for a clinical trial or approved therapy.
Science is advancing the future of inherited retinal disease treatment
Many gene therapy innovations are now being studied. Each therapy (below) is designed to affect genes associated with inherited retinal disease in a specific way.278
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Gene augmentation therapy
works by replacing mutated genes with new normal copies of that gene
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Gene editing
corrects the gene variant directly, instead of delivering a new gene
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RNA (ribonucleic acid) editing
fixes the instructions required to create proteins
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See what’s possible when you test or retest.
Ask your eye specialist about genetic testing today.
While you can’t change what you inherit, you may find answers that can help put you in control of your future.
Know what to expect before, during, and after your genetic test or retest.