STAT+: In small trial, optogenetics restores some vision lost to retinitis pigmentosa

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What happened

About half of the patients in a study regained photosensitivity in their vision, showing the promise of optogenetics.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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