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Curing Blindness, Part 1: Corey’s Story
Beacon StoriesHow gene therapy restored some of a boy’s sight.
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José-Alain Sahel Awarded 2026 ARVO Proctor Medal for Groundbreaking Research Achievements
Research NewsDr. Sahel’s research has led to several emerging retinal disease therapies that have moved into clinical trials.
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Foundation News
The free, online event at 7 p.m. ET on March 13, 2025, will feature presentations from Christine Kay, MD, Vitreoretinal Associates in Gainesville, Florida, and Thomas Mendel, MD, PhD, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
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SparingVision to Acquire Therapy for Resurrecting Dormant Cones for Vision Restoration
Research NewsThe gene-agnostic approach shows promise for people with late-stage RP and related diseases.
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jCyte Enters into Licensing Agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for Cell Therapy
Research NewsEmerging treatment designed to preserve vision for people with RP and related conditions
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SparingVision Gets EU Funding Boost for Development of Cross-Cutting Gene Therapy
Research NewsA clinical trial for the treatment, designed to preserve cone photoreceptors, is planned in the US and Europe in 2020.
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Disease
Often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, Usher syndrome is an inherited disease causing combined hearing loss and vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa. The condition can also cause problems with balance.
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Beacon Stories
“I try not to get my hopes up too much, but I never lose hope; I’m determined. I just want to see my son’s face, see him get married, & see my grandchildren. I encourage everyone with a retinal disease to get a genetic test & to never ever give up hope.“
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Retinal Researchers May Be Looking for You
Research NewsIf you have a heritable retinal disease, consider registering with My Retina Tracker, the Foundation’s free, secure and confidential registry for people with inherited retinal diseases.
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Staying Alive: Saving Retinal Cells to Preserve Vision
Research NewsSometimes, saving vision simply comes down to keeping retinal cells alive, or at least slowing their degeneration.
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