Live Science on MSN1d
POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of Luxembourg
POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.
Live Science on MSN22d
Norrie disease: The rare genetic disorder that makes people go blind and deaf
Norrie disease is an extremely rare, inherited genetic disorder that causes vision loss and was first described in Denmark in 1927. The exact incidence of Norrie disease in the population is unknown, ...
News Medical on MSN13d
Advances in corneal healing research drive new treatments for rare eye diseases
Rare eye diseases are the leading cause of untreatable blindness in Europe and affect people of all ages. The RESTORE VISION ...
WebMD7d
FDA OKs First Gene Therapy Implant for a Rare Eye Disease
March 7, 2025 – The FDA has approved a new gene therapy for macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare eye disease that causes vision loss. The approval marks the first and only ...
Medical Xpress16d
News on rare diseases
Rare eye diseases are the leading cause of untreatable blindness in Europe and affect people of all ages. The RESTORE VISION scientific team has identified seven rare ocular conditions that impact ...
The Munich Eye13d
Breakthroughs in Corneal Healing Lead to New Options for Rare Eye Conditions
Munich news, health insurance, technology, jobs and other topics for expatriates. The Eye Newspapers covers daily news and offers services for foreigners.
Fierce Pharma4d
Neurotech nabs FDA approval to treat rare eye disorder with cell therapy implant Encelto
With a U.S. green light for its encapsulated cell therapy technology in the bag, privately held biotech Neurotech ...