Carlene Knight faced difficulties going about her daily routine as a result of a rare congenital eye disorder.
Her office at work was hard to maneuver initially, but since a new experiment, this has changed.
Medical experiment participants had their DNA modified by doctors in an attempt to improve their rare eye diseases. The modification required an injection directly into the cells in their bodies with the gene-editing tool called CRISPR.
Recent evidence has shown researchers that some patients are starting to see an improvement in their vision, allowing them to identify objects, utilize peripheral vision, and see colors.
Original Post by Rob Stein/NPR-All Things Considered
Read More Here: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/29/1040879179/vision-loss-crispr-treatment
