THE TAKEAWAY
Retinal gene therapy is clinically real for specific indications, while many broader applications remain under investigation.
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Why the eye
The eye is anatomically accessible, relatively compartmentalized and measurable with advanced imaging.
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What is established
Gene therapy has already reached clinical use for a specific inherited retinal disease.
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What remains difficult
Different genes, disease stages, delivery methods and long-term durability create very different challenges.
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