Helicoid peripapillary chorioretinal degeneration
MONDO:0007176Helicoid peripapillary chorioretinal degeneration is a rare autosomal dominantly inherited chorioretinal degeneration disease, presenting at birth or infancy, characterized by progressive bilateral retinal and choroidal atrophy, appearing as lesions on the optic nerve and peripheral ocular fundus and leading to central vision loss. Congenital anterior polar cataracts are sometimes associated with this disease.
Also known as: SCRA, Sveinsson chorioretinal atrophy, atrophia areata, SVEINSSON chorioretinal atrophy, helicoidal peripapillary chorioretinal Degeneration, peripapillary chorioretinal Degeneration, Icelandic type
25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Helicoid peripapillary chorioretinal degeneration itself.
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VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists dig into DNA to unravel rare eye disorders
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at over 100 people with inherited retinal dystrophies, a group of rare eye diseases that can cause vision loss. Researchers collected genetic and eye exam data to find links between specific gene mutations and symptoms. The goal was to better understand these di…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC