Eye Genetics Research Unit Archives - Insight

Inherited retinal diseases – the patient journey

Staff Writer — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:43:43 +0000

Figure 3: A retinal organoid used for functional genomic investigations for variant classification. Image: Prof Robyn Jamieson.

At the completion of this CPD activity, optometrists will have developed their knowledge of the patient journey following referral for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Including: The
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Sydney surgeon details first Luxturna gene therapy allowing patient to see stars

Myles Hume — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:00:24 +0000

A/Prof Matthew Simunovic performing Australia's first procedure with an approved ocular gene therapy.

The vitreoretinal surgeon who performed Australia’s first Luxturna gene therapy has described the intricacy of the procedure, while hailing the team effort that has resulted in profound vision improvements
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Siblings treated with Luxturna gene therapy in Australian first (video included)

Myles Hume — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 22:46:31 +0000

Luxturna being delivered to one of the recipients via a subretinal injection. Image: A/Prof Matthew Simunovic

Teenage siblings from Sydney with an inherited retinal disease have become the first in Australia to receive the Luxturna ocular gene therapy. Those involved with delivering the novel treatment say it
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