What does LCA stand for?

Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (inherited retinal degenerative disease)

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US scientists have achieved a breakthrough in partially treating Leber's congenital amaurosis ( LCA), a disease related to multiple genes, using gene therapy.

Genes may help treat blindness

The revolutionary treatment targets a disease of light-catching retinal cells called Leber's congenital amaurosis, or LCA.

Gene therapy cures congenital form of blindness

Despite this, the researchers are optimistic and point out that gene therapy is already being tested on Americans with a rare, hereditary form of blindness called Leber's congenital amaurosis.

Colour blindness cure; Breakthrough in the lab offers hope to millions

Although the patients studied have an extremely rare form of blindness called Leber's congenital amaurosis, researchers believe the approach ultimately could be used for a much broader spectrum of disorders, including retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration.

Gene therapy gives hope to the blind

The trial presented in the article involved three young adult patients with Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare inherited eye disease caused by an abnormality in a gene called RPE65.

First gene therapy clinical trial proves successful

Known as Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA), the inherited disorder causes progressive deterioration in vision and can lead to blindness in teenagers.

Genetic 'cure' for blindness

Known as Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA), the inherited disorder causes progressive deterioration in vision and can lead to blindness in teenagers.

Patients offered hope after Steven's sight op

Leber's congenital amaurosis affects about 3,000 people in the United States and perhaps 1 in every 50,000 worldwide.

Gene therapy may aid blind; Vision improves in some patients with ...