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Bionic Sight’s Optogenetic Therapy Enables Blind Patients to Detect Light and Motion in Early Trial
Research NewsThe approach holds potential for restoring vision to people with little or no vision
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ReNeuron Reports Interim Results for Eight Patients with RP in Phase 2a Trial for Stem Cell Therapy
Research NewsThe Foundation funded earlier lab studies that made the clinical trial possible.
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Disease
Often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, Stargardt disease is an inherited form of macular degeneration causing central vision loss. The condition is sometimes referred to as juvenile or early onset macular degeneration.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
DiseaseAge-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the leading cause of blindness in people 55 and older in developed countries. The condition can lead to significant loss of central vision.
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Clinical Trial to Launch for System Combining Optogenetics and Eyewear
Research NewsThe French biotech GenSight Biologics has received regulatory authorization in the UK to launch the PIONEER Phase 1 \ 2 clinical trial for its GS030 system — a light-sensing gene therapy (optogenetics) coupled with eyewear, which enhances visual stimulation.
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The Foundation's Investments Are Filling the Pipeline for Vision-Saving Therapies
Research NewsIn addition to funding promising biotech start-ups, the Foundation Fighting Blindness has played a critical role in developing research talent.
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Foundation Investing in Drug to Slow Many Forms of RP
Research NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness Clinical Research Institute (FFB-CRI) has announced an investment of up to $7.5 million to advance the potential therapy into and through a Phase II clinical trial.
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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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Reflections on Life with Usher Syndrome
Beacon StoriesFoundation Board Member Moira Shea describes her life with a retinal disease.
