Rare diseases affect a larger population than cancer and AIDS combined, with over 7,000 distinct conditions impacting more than 300 million globally. Approximately 1 in 10 individuals are affected by a rare disease, and it often requires several years to receive an accurate diagnosis, averaging around 4.8 years. Approximately 95% of rare diseases lack an FDA-approved treatment. Numerous rare eye conditions have a genetic basis, making it challenging to discover effective treatments. While these rare eye diseases affect only a small portion of the population, their impact on those affected can be substantial. The limited information available for accurate diagnosis and...
