Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy's sight. Similar treatments could help millions

13 Sept 14:12 Key points summarised by AI

Antonio Vento Carvajal, a 14-year-old legally blind from dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, regained his sight after receiving an innovative gene therapy delivered via eyedrops.
Dr. Alfonso Sabater adapted a topical gene therapy (Vyjuvek) for Antonio's skin condition into eyedrops, which delivered working copies of the collagen 7 gene to repair his scarred corneas.
This groundbreaking treatment successfully cleared the cloudy scars from Antonio's eyes, restoring his vision to near-perfect 20/25 in one eye and significantly improving the other.
The success with Antonio establishes a precedent for similar gene therapy eyedrops, potentially offering a new treatment pathway for millions suffering from other common and rare eye diseases.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.