Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first ever patient
Summary
Doctors in London have developed a new eye injection treatment that can restore sight and prevent blindness in people with a rare eye condition called hypotony. The treatment uses a clear, water-based gel called hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and in a pilot study, seven out of eight patients responded positively. One patient, Nicki Guy, reported significant vision improvement, allowing her to read and reduce her dependency on aids like a magnifying glass.Key Facts
- The new treatment involves an eye injection using a gel called hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPCM).
- HPCM is clear, allowing for better vision compared to previous treatments like silicone oil.
- The procedure was first carried out at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
- The condition treated, hypotony, occurs when eye pressure is very low, causing the eye to collapse.
- Earlier treatments included steroids and silicone oil, which could be toxic and provided limited vision improvement.
- Pilot study results showed seven out of eight patients responded well to the new treatment.
- Nicki Guy, 47, saw significant vision improvement and can now see much more clearly.
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