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Scientists discover gene therapy provides neuroprotection to prevent glaucoma vision loss

July 22, 2021 by

A form of gene therapy protects optic nerve cells and preserves vision in mouse models of glaucoma, according to new research. The findings suggest a way forward for developing neuroprotective therapies for glaucoma, a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness.

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