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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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The RD Fund Announces Ocuphire Pharma’s Acquisition of Opus Genetics
In the PressThe resulting company will operate under the name Opus Genetics and the Nasdaq ticker symbol (IRD).
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Total Blindness and Non-24 Sleep Disorder
Research NewsNon-24 is a very rare condition affecting many (but not all) people who are totally blind and have absolutely no light perception. Their circadian clocks become out of sync as a result.
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Ophthotech Launching Human Study of Emerging Therapy for Stargardt Disease
Research NewsOphthotech, a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for eye diseases, has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 2b clinical trial of Zimura® for people with Stargardt disease caused by mutations in the gene ABCA4.
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ARVO 2015 Highlight: The National Eye Institute Invests $4 Million in Audacious-Goals Research
Research NewsThe mission of the program—to regenerate the neurons and neural connections in the eye and visual system—is synonymous with the Foundation’s mission to eradicate retinal diseases.
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ARVO 2019: Robot-Assisted Surgery in Clinical Trial for Retinal Disease
Research NewsA video from a clinical trial of robot-assisted surgery demonstrates the potential benefits of robot-assisted subretinal injections.
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Two Philanthropic Brothers — Selling Luxury Casual Wear for the Good of Retinal Research
Beacon StoriesThe story of Two Blind Brothers, a luxury clothing line that donates its proceeds to retinal research.
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Two Philanthropic Brothers — Selling Luxury Casual Wear for the Good of Retinal Research
Research NewsThe story of Two Blind Brothers, a luxury clothing line that donates its proceeds to retinal research.
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How an FDA-Approved Retinal Prosthesis Came To Be
Research NewsThe Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System was recently granted market approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which marks a significant milestone in the development of a therapy that has spanned more than 20 years.
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Letter to House Energy & Commerce Committee regarding H.R.1262, the Give Kids a Chance Act.
Advocacy Research NewsOn behalf of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the millions of Americans impacted by inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), we urge you to advance H.R.1262, the Give Kids a Chance Act, and reauthorize the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Program.
