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Surprising Vitamin A discovery unlocks new possibilities for restoring vision

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Researchers have discovered that before birth, human eye cells transform to develop sharp central vision using vitamin A and thyroid hormones, rather than migrating as previously believed. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of sight development and paves the way for advanced therapies to treat age-related vision loss.
Researchers have discovered that before birth, human eye cells transform to develop sharp central vision using vitamin A and thyroid hormones, rather than migrating as previously believed. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of sight development and paves the way for advanced therapies to treat age-related vision loss.