Adelaide University Jun 27 2026 Reviewed Adelaide University researchers have carried out the first in-human trial of a new type of treatment for a leading cause of blindness in working age adults, with promising results. Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic condition where the retinal cells responsible for detecting light don’t work properly, resulting in progressive blindness. Current treatment options for later stages of the disease are limited and there’s no cure. Now, a new approach to