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The Pediatric Treatment Gap in Inherited Retinal Diseases
Episode 433
Tuesday, 8 September, 2026
Inherited retinal diseases can profoundly affect a child’s vision and development, yet there are no approved drug treatments for most of these conditions in children. In this episode of Eye on Innovation, host Carey Powers speaks with Carmen Carrichio, CEO and founder of RareSight, about why pediatric inherited retinal diseases have historically received less attention and investment than adult diseases — and how advances in genetic testing and clinical assessment are beginning to change that.In this episode, learn about: Why treatments developed for adults cannot simply be applied to childrenWhere gene therapy may fit into the future of careRareSight’s approach to developing treatments designed to remain in the eye longerHow these treatments will change the trajectory of a child’s life RESOURCES: Carey Powers: Carey Powers, MBA | Ophthalmology Innovation Source
