Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute announces breakthrough for degenerative vision disorder

Researchers at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute have developed a novel gene therapy to treat Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), an inherited genetic defect that causes rapid vision loss. The treatment successfully replaces mutated genes with healthy ones, restoring visual function in experimental models.

SourceBascom Palmer Eye Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 23, 2012

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute marks breakthrough in IOP regulation in fight against glaucoma

Researchers at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute discovered the protein cochlin plays a crucial role in regulating intraocular pressure through mechanosensing and mechanotransduction. Elevated IOP is a primary risk factor for glaucoma, and this breakthrough offers potential avenues for innovative manipulation of aqueous outflow.

SourceBascom Palmer Eye Institute·JournalPLOS ONE·DateApr 5, 2012