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When a Condition is More than a Retinal Disease
Research NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is, of course, all about finding treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases. However, we are well aware that many of our constituents and their families are dealing with more than just vision loss. That’s because genetic defects causing retinal conditions can sometimes affect other parts of the body. The result is conditions often referred to as syndromes.
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Researchers Move Closer to Getting a Complete Genetic Picture of the Retina
Research NewsIdentifying the genes and proteins that play a major role in retinal health and vision is an important step in finding preventions and cures for degenerative diseases.
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William W. Hauswirth, Ph.D., Honored for Lifetime Scientific Achievement at VISIONS 2013
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RetNet: A Web-Based Guide to Every Retinal Disease Gene Known to Man
Research NewsCheck out RetNet, the online catalogue of every known retinal degenerative disease gene.
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Patient Registries Help Advance Research for Rare Diseases
Research NewsMany registries enable patients to collect and track information about their health, so they can take an active role in managing their care.
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Grow Your Own: Harnessing Muller Glia for Retinal Regeneration
Research NewsThere’s hope for retinal regeneration for humans, thanks to Foundation-funded researcher Dr. Thomas Reh, who is investigating how to derive new photoreceptors from retinal cells called Muller glia.
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Retinal Regeneration is Major Focus of NEI's Audacious Goal
Research NewsThe goal, “to regenerate the neurons and neural connections in the eye and visual system,” is exactly what people with retinal diseases need to save and restore their vision.
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Researcher Revolutionized Fight Against Blindness and Cancer
Research NewsA profile on Dr. Robert Langer, a medical researcher who has received dozens of awards, accolades and honorary degrees, including, recently, FFB’s Visionary Award.
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DHA and EPA for Stargardt Disease — an Evolving Story
Research NewsThese healthy fats have exciting potential for treating a wide range of retinal degenerations and other health conditions.
