Can stem cells restore vision in retinal degeneration?

[Renee04241986]

I was just diagnosed with rp 2 days ago and I'm scared please find a cure.

[wallybox]

I have RP, am 36 years old, and am willing to be amongst the first humans to undergo this procedure to restore my sight (ideally without the immuno suppression). Excellent presentation, Dr. Klassen. My name is Walter, and I'm at wcdlegacy@gmail.com. Thank you!

[leahcimrac]

I suffer from Cone Dystrophy/Achromatopsia and I really hope there is a light at the end of this long tunnel.

[Moseeeb]

are there any hope for RP in the 10 coming years??

[brailleman56]

brandobot, I understand religious obstacles with embryonic cell use. That's why I was so excited to learn they can use adult cells. The embryonic cells could encourage abortions. As the presenter said, they'd rather not fight that battle. It would be wonderful if this works, but I'm not getting hopes up. Better to deal with what I know and not get disappointed. If it comes in my lifetime, I'll celebrate.

[brailleman56]

I'm a victim of in utero Toxoplasmosis. My mother ate the wrong food and the parasite damaged 95% of my retina. The central portion in both eyes is scarred. Doctors are amazed I can see at all. I have outlying retina that sees in full color, but I am extremely nearsighted.  My vision is somewhere between 20/200 and 20/400. Is there any hope for these stem cells replacing the damaged stem cells and giving me normal vision? I have been waiting a lifetime. Thank you.

[brandobot]

@brailleman56 i have coat's disease in my right eye i have about the same vision. your not alone. this technology creates hope for me daily. it will take a few years due to religious apprehension, but slowly and sure i believe all of us with eye sight problems will have ability to see fully again.

[Batavian187]

Nice video thanks for posting this , i have RP so it's nice to know things are moving forward to hopefully one day restore my vision/and or stop my retina from degenerating further.

[vasjakur]

@Batavian187

Keep fighting, brother! You have to wait just a couple of years more!

[gblueslover2]

Let's get this going as soon as possible..it cannot wait any longer!