Anonymous donor funds albinism sight loss research in Southampton

Research on preventing sight loss in children with albinism will continue at the University of Southampton, funded by a £135,000 donation from an anonymous charitable trust in Guernsey. Dr. Jay Self and Dr. Ellie Keeling are leading the research, which explores using existing drugs to treat albinism. The funding will support testing medications on genetically engineered cells that mimic the condition. Children with albinism often face significant vision challenges. Early treatment is crucial, as vision development typically completes by age eight.