Since RUNX1 is active in other diseases, the researchers also hope to apply their mRNA system and RUNX1-Trap therapy to treat other retinal conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Nicks also revealed she has been dealing with a health condition called wet macular degeneration that colors her vision.

The only thing that seems to trouble her is the macular degeneration that has dimmed her eyesight.

Second, it analyzed optical coherence tomography images of the retina, where it practiced identifying a buildup called Drusen that may be an early sign of macular degeneration.

Vera, who only has peripheral vision, stopped going to watch the Reds after she was diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2012.