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Ocular Gene and Cell Therapies Australia

Sydney surgeon details first Luxturna gene therapy allowing patient to see stars

The vitreoretinal surgeon who performed Australia’s first Luxturna gene therapy has described the intricacy of the procedure, while hailing the team effort that has resulted in profound vision improvements for patients, including one who reported seeing stars for the first time. Read More
Myles HumeDecember 7, 2021, 7:00 amDecember 6, 2021

Siblings treated with Luxturna gene therapy in Australian first (video included)

Teenage siblings from Sydney with an inherited retinal disease have become the first in Australia to receive the Luxturna ocular gene therapy. Those involved with delivering the novel treatment say it has rescued their vision, with hopes it will prevent them from going blind.
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Myles HumeOctober 11, 2021, 8:46 amNovember 10, 2021

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