serve in the US University of California The scientists who continued their work in the company did a remarkable study on “genetic blindness” called leber congenital amaurosis (LCA). As a result of the studies, it has been found that retinoid treatment used in childhood can also be applied to adult individuals. it could work understood. Experts say this research means blindness left untreated in childhood can be treated in adulthood.

LCA is a hereditary disease that is transmitted through genes. a retina caused by a gene defect The disease manifests as little or no vision during childhood. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent blindness. Here, the latest research has shown that the techniques applied for LCA are not just specific to childhood. This condition is blind to people There may be a new hope.

It is not yet clear how effective the research is

Scientists working with adult mice adapted the treatment method used in childhood to adults. in the eye synthetic ingredients Injection specialists continue this process for a week. By examining the mice’s behavior for 27 days after the treatment was completed, the experts began to see results the ninth day after the treatment. Adult mice with genetic blindness they started responding to light. Sunil Gandhi of the University of California says the findings are surprisingly good. So much so that the activity of the nerves that allow the mice to see doubled in the first phase and after a while after treatment. 5 times increased.

While the research is promising, it has significant shortcomings. Such that the visual acuity of the treated mice at what level? not fully known. Experts are now chasing this problem. As a result of the studies to be performed, once it is determined how much the mice can see, the scope of the study can be expanded and tests on humans can also start.