In this rat model of retinal degeneration, subretinal administration of OPGx-MERTK (1E10 vg/eye) demonstrated effective preservation of both photoreceptors and retinal function. OPGx-MERTK (AAV2 ...

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a group of inherited retinal dystrophies affecting one in 3,000 to one in 7,000 people, is characterized by disruption of rod photoreceptors, leading to rod-cone ...

Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2007;8(1):39-49. Disclosure: Dr. Balcer has served as a consultant for development of visual outcomes for trials for Biogen Idec, Merck Serono, Sirtris Pharmaceuticals ...

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a progressive retinal degeneration which causes night blindness and loss of peripheral (side) vision. Over time, patients with retinitis pigmentosa can develop “tunnel ...