Jaimie | Canada
Now the only thing I’m hoping for is a cure or even a way to reverse the progression of gyrate atrophy.
AAV-mediated liver-directed gene therapy for gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina
This research will examine some safety issues of liver-directed gene therapy.
Kat | United Kingdom
“During COVID I taught myself how to cook, catering to the gyrate atrophy diet. I love it so much and it genuinely made me so much happier and healthier. “
A— | United Kingdom
“Since I was little, I was extremely near-sighted. When my older brother found out he had GA, my younger brother and I got tested. I had it and he didn’t.”
Nikita and Amber | United Kingdom
“We are blessed with 2 lovely daughters. Both of them have been prescribed spectacles since the age of 3 due to poor vision.”
Natural History Study of Gyrate Atrophy
The goal of the Gyrate Atrophy Ocular and Systemic Study is to understand the impact of OAT mutations on plasma ornithine levels and retinal degeneration.
Gene Therapy Approach with Liver Hepatocytes
The Wilmer Eye Institute and Department of Genetics, Johns Hopkins University is researching gene therapy to slow or reverse the progression of gyrate atrophy.
Graciela | Mexico
”I decided to study medicine and during my training, I deeply researched this disease. I found that there is a treatment [the diet] that can stop visual loss.”
Gyrate Atrophy Scientific Symposium
In February 2020, we supported the first ever scientific symposium focused on gyrate atrophy hosted by Johns Hopkins University resulting in new research interest.
Drs. J. Bennett and K. Uyhazi | University of Pennsylvania
Developing gene therapy to slow or reverse the progression of gyrate atrophy
Fabricio | Argentina
“As a child, sunlight bothered me. I had cataract surgery in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 I was diagnosed with a high level of ornithine. I take pyridoxine and creatine daily.”
Sean | United States
“It is tough to receive this diagnosis and navigate the vision changes. But it makes me more grateful for each moment and helps instill a desire to live my life to the fullest.”