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Yolanda Ridge

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Tag: Gene Therapy

CRISPR and VISION

Posted on August 18, 2020August 14, 2020 by yridge

LCA10 Leber’s congenital amaurosis (LCA) is the leading cause of blindness in childhood. The symptoms of LCA vary, but most people born with the condition are legally blind. They may only be able to differentiate between dark and light and see limited movement. There are several types of LCA. Type 10 is caused by a […]

Posted in CRISPR, WritingTagged Blind, CRISPR, Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, LCA, Vision Impairment

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