January 26, 2025 8:49 AM

New drug may help restoring vision for people with nerve damage: Study

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have identified a promising therapeutic candidate that could aid in restoring vision for those suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. The medicine, LL-341070, enhances the brain's ability to repair damaged myelin—the protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibers. Myelin damage is a hallmark of disorders such as MS, as well as a natural consequence of aging. It often leads to visual impairme...