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Can the progress be halted and is there a cure?

April 26, 2017cure halted progress

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Can the progress be halted and is there a cure?

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To date, there is no known way to halt the degeneration of the retina or cure the disease. Transplants of the retina are not possible at this time and there is no convincing scientific evidence to demonstrate benefit from any treatment methods currently available. There are, however, a number of areas currently being researched that demonstrate great potential.