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Breakthroughs · July 5, 2026
A gentle new therapy is helping some people see again
A small clinical trial in Boston has restored partial vision to six patients with a rare form of blindness. Their families are cautiously, quietly, delighted.
By Dr. Naomi Chen · The New England Journal of Medicine · 4 min read
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