Prof McCluskey provided an overview of some of the activities of the SSI, the research programmes in progress, and the relevance of genetics to eye disease. He also noted that while it seed to the casual observer that ophthalmologists and the SSI appeared to be focused on the eyes only, he assured those in attendance that looks can be deceiving, they are aware of the bigger picture (eye probls can be just a part of a condition that also affects other organs), and the impression gained is related largely to their expertise being more ‘obvious’ rather than a narrow view of the case being taken.
Gene therapy trial brings dramatic improvement in eyesight for patients
Patients with a rare inherited disease affecting their sight have experienced quick, sometimes substantial vision improvements after being involved in...
