Steve Gotts from Bootle said it is the 'perfect' opportunity for him
A man feared he would not see his grandchildren grow up until he came across a “perfect” opportunity.
Diabetic maculopathy is caused by a build-up of excess fluid in the back of the eye, the retina, resulting in blurred vision. This condition leaves patients at risk of losing eyesight, causing devastating effects to everyday life. “However, looking to the future, the prospect of going blind due to my condition and not seeing my grandchildren grow-up made me want to take part in a clinical trial.”
Steve said: “The opportunity to join the trial came at the perfect moment. Not only was it available to me, based on the stage of my condition, but it is also available in my hometown of Liverpool. “It’s been a great experience. The treatment options currently available to diabetic patients are very invasive so I am glad I can play my part in hopefully replacing this with much gentler treatment and benefit from the treatment myself.”
“This new drug could mean that injections into the back of the eye may not be necessary for patients suffering with this condition, instead replacing this with a tablet-based treatment - which is a much more comfortable treatment for patients.
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