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Molly Troxel

Molly was born with an inherited genetic mutation, causing blindness.

Aired 10/02/2017

The Gene Doctors

Molly Troxel

Clip: 10/2/2017 | 5m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Molly was born with an inherited genetic mutation, causing blindness.

Not long after Molly was born, her parents suspected that her vision was impaired — eventually, they discovered she had inherited a genetic mutation that caused her blindness. But recent advancements in genetic therapy have given Molly the chance to see again.

Aired 10/02/2017

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