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New Eye Gel Injection Restores Vision for 7 Patients

1/13/2026

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Moorfields Eye Hospital in London has developed a low-cost hydroxypropyl methylcellulose gel injection to treat hypotony and restore eye shape.
So far, 35 patients have been treated.
Seven patients regained vision after 12 months, according to consultant ophthalmologist Harry Petrushkin, who notes the method is safer than traditional silicone oil.
While not a cure for all blindness, further clinical trials are planned to refine the approach.

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Story summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital in London has developed a low-cost hydroxypropyl methylcellulose gel injection to treat hypotony and restore eye shape.
So far, 35 patients have been treated.
Seven patients regained vision after 12 months, according to consultant ophthalmologist Harry Petrushkin, who notes the method is safer than traditional silicone oil.
While not a cure for all blindness, further clinical trials are planned to refine the approach.