In the foreseeable future this is going to enable defective gene material to be replaced by healthy material and so save sight. Researchers are also investigating a number of other avenues to prevent the process of premature cell destruction in the retina. These exciting prospects opening up through research are made possible by generous public donations around the world. But research is very expensive and what can be achieved is restricted by the money available. The Western Australian Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation finances RP research in Australia and has an urgent need of funds for this purpose.
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