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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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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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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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Disease
Refsum disease is an inherited condition that causes vision loss, absence of the sense of smell, and a number of other symptoms.
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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, BBS is an inherited disease causing progressive loss of night and peripheral vision from retinitis pigmentosa. BBS can also cause a number of other symptoms and problems including: obesity, extra fingers and toes, kidney disease, and developmental disabilities. Symptoms vary from person to person.
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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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