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First NHS treatment for an inherited retinal dystrophy - Retina UK speaks to three recipients

First NHS treatment for an inherited retinal dystrophy - Retina UK speaks to three recipients

FromRetina UK


First NHS treatment for an inherited retinal dystrophy - Retina UK speaks to three recipients

FromRetina UK

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Retina UK Research Development Manager Kate Arkell speaks to three of the first people to receive the Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) treatment in the UK. Jake, Lee and Matt all received the Luxturna gene therapy at the start of 2020. They all have two faulty copies of the RPE65 gene and are living with Leber congenital amaurosis type 2 (LCA2) and severe early-onset RP.
Released:
Nov 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Retina UK supports people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invests in medical research to ensure that people an lead a fulfilling life, now and in the future.