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Re:Study reveals restoration of retinal and visual function ... by DubiousPusher on Wednesday October 21, 2020 @01:05AM (#24844899)
I don't think this is comparable. The needle must reach the retina. I am no expert but I recall the phase one trials were done to merely test if the vector was safe.
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Re:Study reveals restoration of retinal and visual function ... by refurb on Wednesday October 21, 2020 @02:44AM (#24845327)
Macular degeneration is very common with 11M people in the US affected. It’s treated with intraoccular injections of VEGF inhibitors.
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