Tuesday November 3, 2009, 4:44 pm
The boy relied on a cane and adults to guide him, and, unable to see blackboard writing, sat in back with a teacher’s aide, large-type computer screen and materials in Braille.
Legally blind, Corey was expected eventually to lose all sight. Then, 13 months ago, after his eighth birthday, he underwent an experimental gene therapy procedure, receiving an injection in his left eye.

His vision in that eye improved quickly. Now 9, Corey plays Little League baseball, drives go-carts, navigates wooded trails near his home in Hadley, N.Y., and reads the blackboard in class. “It’s gotten, like, really better,” he said.

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Tuesday November 3, 2009, 7:48 pm
Thanks Dee

Tuesday November 3, 2009, 8:03 pm
Very useful.

Wednesday November 4, 2009, 3:55 am
Thannxxx Dee Dee.. so pleased that he has an improvement and a better quality of life

Wednesday November 4, 2009, 4:45 am
Thank you Dee. One of my cousin's kids was born blind ... they have been looking for solutuions aeverywhere, and it is noce to know there is hope. He is such a spunky, up-beat and sweet kid.