A Miracle Tech Could Reverse Blindness

7-year-old Maverick has a rare genetic disorder that severely limits his vision. Now, a medication called Luxturna - the first gene therapy approved by the FDA - has the potential to substantially improve his sight, via an injection of a gene-carrying virus underneath his retina.

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[Inesophet]

Honestly. I love the new direction Bloomberg has been taking. A straight forward positive approach to the Future. Whoever is in charge actually deserves a Raise.

[shakibraheel]

Thanks to scientist for their undeniable contribution for better and convenient life of mankind!

[babypandas]

Props to the mother’s care towards her children looking from how she is nervous, I am really happy the child is getting better.

[iMitsubishiZA]

This is quite remarkable, i have suffered a retinal condition my whole life. I am almost 50 and still have hope that one day i would be able to experience 20/20 vision.

[leomorris]

The treatment itself aside, I cant help but notice Maveric's constant happiness and resilience despite everything that's happened to him. He is living proof that kids are way tougher than some adults think and they won't be taken down by something as detrimental and life changing as blindness.

[vanshchhabra]

Me and my brother have this too
I’m so happy for maverick
He truly lives up to his name

[LordFe]

We were learning about these new treatments for retinitis pigmentosa in a lecture literally a couple of months ago, truly amazing to see it in action

[michael_cope_music]

So heartening to see scientists, clinicians, and physicians doing their jobs so well. Thanks Bloomberg.

[matthewdunstone]

This “miracle” is cutting edge medical science born of hard work. What a great medical outcome for the lad in this story.

[РемиБоняшки]

Less weapons and more tech like this, I would say.

[Avenger]

i was expecting for that eye to be implanted, guess i was dissapointed

[asnierkishcowboy]

Meanwhile in good, OLD germany: "We now have officially banned any research on stemcells/gen-therapies."

[ayalqie]

my older brother is living and suffering from the same exact situation and difficulties I am happy for this boy. I guess one day this treatment would be available for the masses and would be affordable too. It is so heartbreaking seeing the love ones dealing with the situation .

[JRod]

I couldn't help but tear up when they were playing tag outside and he said he could see his parents, I can't imagine the way his parents felt.

[nicholasn.]

I want to invest in the companies working on this now. It’s so cool

[siqxyre]

The childlike glee of his entire family as they play tag in the dark has me in tears, its so beautiful.

[virtual_intel]

Beyond mind blowing and almost brought me to tears wow! Glad Maverick can see the world now and get to enjoy it in a different light.

[moonlightblue]

Maverick is so strong <3 I'm not sure if I could be so positive facing that condition at such a young age

[bruhdabones]

The title sounds so much like clickbait that people are sleeping on this awesome video

[TwinShards]

5:17 She shouldn't feel bad if it doesn't go well. This is the best decission. If she wouldn't accept to try it, her boy would go fully blind overtime.
So no matter what happen, if it goes bad then he may just going fully blind earlier or, the result she want and hope for.