Gene therapy
35
Exploring corneal
genetics and
gene editing
With options for CRISPR gene
editing in the works, experts
are excited about its potential
application to Fuchs dystrophy,
TGFBI disorders, and more
30
Gene therapy
making progress in
ophthalmology
Physicians share how gene
therapy has the potential to
be a "one-and-done" treatment
for rare retinal disorders and
disorders with a significant
treatment burden
33
Genetic testing
for keratoconus
Ophthalmologists discuss a test
to look for genetic markers for
keratoconus as well as several
other corneal dystrophies
37
Stem cell replacement
therapies for the eye
Researchers are looking at
cultivated stem cells for limbal
stem cell deficiency as well as
replacement photoreceptor
cells for transplant for
retinal conditions
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SEPTEMBER 2020 • VOLUME 25 • NUMBER 7
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