Comments on: Optogenetics: Seeing the Light in a Whole New Way http://www.blindness.org/blog/index.php/optogenetics-seeing-the-light-in-a-whole-new-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=optogenetics-seeing-the-light-in-a-whole-new-way Blog of the Foundation Fighting Blindness Thu, 30 May 2013 22:21:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: EyeOnTheCure http://www.blindness.org/blog/index.php/optogenetics-seeing-the-light-in-a-whole-new-way/#comment-25853 EyeOnTheCure Thu, 30 May 2013 20:45:28 +0000 http://www.blindness.org/blog/?p=363#comment-25853 Lou, Optogenetics may ultimately benefit your son, especially if his disease is advanced. However, XLRP gene therapy, which we are funding, may be an even better approach for him. While neither approach is ready for human study just yet, it is important that you try to identify the genetic mutation causing his XLRP, if you haven’t done so already. Here is a Web link to information on genetic testing. We recommend that you share this with his retinal physician. https://www.blindness.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=105&Itemid=132 If you have more questions about genetic testing or finding a retinal doctor who is familiar with XLRP, contact us at info@fightblindness.org. Lou,

Optogenetics may ultimately benefit your son, especially if his disease is advanced. However, XLRP gene therapy, which we are funding, may be an even better approach for him. While neither approach is ready for human study just yet, it is important that you try to identify the genetic mutation causing his XLRP, if you haven’t done so already.

Here is a Web link to information on genetic testing. We recommend that you share this with his retinal physician.

https://www.blindness.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=105&Itemid=132

If you have more questions about genetic testing or finding a retinal doctor who is familiar with XLRP, contact us at info@fightblindness.org.

]]> By: Lou Scaltro http://www.blindness.org/blog/index.php/optogenetics-seeing-the-light-in-a-whole-new-way/#comment-24883 Lou Scaltro Thu, 09 May 2013 19:31:15 +0000 http://www.blindness.org/blog/?p=363#comment-24883 My son is 27 years old and has XLRP (X-linked RP). Can Optogenetics be a potential therapy for XLRP? My son is 27 years old and has XLRP (X-linked RP). Can Optogenetics be a potential therapy for XLRP?

]]> By: L http://www.blindness.org/blog/index.php/optogenetics-seeing-the-light-in-a-whole-new-way/#comment-5504 L Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:07:21 +0000 http://www.blindness.org/blog/?p=363#comment-5504 It is not based on a specific defective gene. Most genetic causes of blindness are caused by proteins in the photorecptors. This therapy would target the bipolar cells and not be dependent on the specific cause of blindness. Therefore it should work equally well whether the specific gene that is the problem is known or unknown It is not based on a specific defective gene. Most genetic causes of blindness are caused by proteins in the photorecptors. This therapy would target the bipolar cells and not be dependent on the specific cause of blindness. Therefore it should work equally well whether the specific gene that is the problem is known or unknown

]]> By: EyeOnTheCure http://www.blindness.org/blog/index.php/optogenetics-seeing-the-light-in-a-whole-new-way/#comment-4993 EyeOnTheCure Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:27:13 +0000 http://www.blindness.org/blog/?p=363#comment-4993 Farrukh, thanks for posting. We are glad that you find hope in our research updates. Like you, we are confident that one day this research will lead to a cure. We wish you and your family the best. Farrukh, thanks for posting. We are glad that you find hope in our research updates. Like you, we are confident that one day this research will lead to a cure. We wish you and your family the best.

]]> By: Farrukh Pasha http://www.blindness.org/blog/index.php/optogenetics-seeing-the-light-in-a-whole-new-way/#comment-4942 Farrukh Pasha Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:31:59 +0000 http://www.blindness.org/blog/?p=363#comment-4942 My son(18 yrs old) having deficiency of cones resulting in day blindness,v.poor vision & nystagmus.Your research has given me hope that my son can enjoy a normal life in future. Praying for more success,Best Regards. My son(18 yrs old) having deficiency of cones resulting in day blindness,v.poor vision & nystagmus.Your research has given me hope that my son can enjoy a normal life in future.
Praying for more success,Best Regards.

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