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What is Choroideremia

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What is Choroideremia

Choroideremia is a rare genetic eye disorder that primarily affects males. It is characterized by progressive degeneration of the choroid, a layer of blood vessels in the retina that nourishes the light-sensitive cells. This condition is caused by mutations in the CHM gene, which is responsible for producing a protein essential for normal functioning of the retina.

The early symptoms of choroideremia usually appear in childhood or adolescence and include night blindness and a narrowing field of vision. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience further loss of peripheral vision, leading to tunnel vision and eventually complete blindness.

Currently, there is no cure for choroideremia, but ongoing research aims to develop potential treatments. Gene therapy is being explored as a promising approach, where a healthy copy of the CHM gene is introduced into the retina to compensate for the faulty gene. This therapy has shown promising results in clinical trials, offering hope for future treatment options.

It is important for individuals with choroideremia to receive regular eye examinations and genetic counseling to better understand the condition and explore available support and management strategies.
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Hello to all affected CHM persons, my name is Michael and I life in Geemany. I m the spokesman of the German CHM community and I work in different European and international organization to make CHM more public and find a therapy for CHM. Last year ...
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Two brothers, Tod and Justin Purvis, who suffer from a degenerative eye disease, and are going blind. Circumnavigate the United States, seeing the great sights that make America beautiful. Limited sight, with unlimited Vision.
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We found out he had CHM this year.  has some issues at night  otherwise he is doing pretty well.  we have been to PA to see Dr. Aleman and doing a history study there and in Dallas Tx.  my father was diagnosed with RP 40 some years ago...secere n...
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Our son was diagnosed when he was 12 years old with CHOROIDEREMIA. He is now 20. Still drives and lives a normal life with it, he is in college and works a full time job. Choroideremia has still affected his eyes greatly mainly night vision. We were ...
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I am a 36yo mom of 2 kids. 1 boy 1 girl. I am a carrier of CHM and I have extreme light sensitivity. My family has a very strong inheritance factor for CHM. I have spent my whole life with close family members that are affected with this eye disease....

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