FW: Gene therapy technique for Choroideremia patients helps restore some vision

Angelo Sonnesso M.A. M.S. QDCP
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
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From: Welton, Dennis
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 8:48 AM
To: DSB-ALL
Subject: Gene therapy technique for Choroideremia patients helps restore some vision

Another medical breakthrough that restores (some) sight to individuals who have Choroideremia - a rare form of progressive blindness:
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/16/gene-therapy-improves-vision-patients-with-form-incurable-blindness/?intcmp=latestnews

Sincerely,

Dennis Welton, MSBME, MBA
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Assistive Technology Consultant
NC Division of Services for the Blind
4265 Brownsboro Rd., Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone: 336-896-2227 x224
Fax: 336-896-7048
dennis.welton@dhhs.nc.gov<mailto:dennis.welton@dhhs.nc.gov>
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