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Disease
Mutations in PRPH2 are a relatively common cause of several inherited retinal degenerations, including: retinitis pigmentosa (RP), pattern macular dystrophies (PMDs), cone-rod dystrophies (CRDs), and central areolar choroidal dystrophy (CACD).
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Fearless Sister Duo Finding Hope
Beacon StoriesApril LuFriu and Melissa Escobio are sisters and best friends who do just about everything together, including having retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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Resourceful Advocate for Research
Beacon StoriesManorthia was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) when she was 22 years old but didn’t start experiencing considerable vision loss until years later. Once she began to notice her vision deteriorating more rapidly, she reached out to the Foundation Fighting Blindness to get involved with the blindness community.
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SparingVision Receives Authorization to Launch US Clinical Trial for its Cone-Preserving Treatment
Research NewsThe emerging therapy is designed to work independent of the mutated gene causing retinitis pigmentosa
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Charlie Kramer: Life Coach for the Disabled
Beacon StoriesRetinitis pigmentosa (RP) runs in Charlie Kramer’s family, so it wasn’t a surprise when he was diagnosed at a young age. But now, at 29 years old, Charlie is following his passion for helping and empowering others as a full-time life coach for those with disabilities.
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Decades of Dedication Fighting for His Family and Himself
Beacon Stories My Retina Tracker Patient StoriesDan Day is one of over ten people in his family, spanning six generations, affected with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). So to “get off the sidelines and join the fight” for himself and his family, Dan has dedicated over 25 years of service to the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Over Thirty Presentations Highlighted during the 2022 Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit
Research NewsIn its seventh year, the Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit featured 34 presentations from industry experts from around the world.
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Passionate Professional Outreach Volunteer Helping Newly Diagnosed
Beacon StoriesJim has always been avid about giving back to others, even after he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. And in the last few years, he’s begun working with the Foundation to help eye care professionals in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area provide vital resources for their patients with retinal diseases.
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Beacon Stories My Retina Tracker Patient Stories
Mark Erelli has been a professional musician for the past twenty-three years. He’s always used songwriting to express himself. Since being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, he’s needed music more than ever.
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Beacon Stories
In her own words, Bari shares her perspective with having a father and brother affected with retinitis pigmentosa and how she’s now helping to make a difference to end blinding diseases.
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