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The Invaluable Role of the Retinal Specialist
Research NewsUntil therapies become readily available, it’s important for patients and families to establish an ongoing relationship with a retinal specialist familiar with retinal degenerations.
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Investigational LUXTURNA has the potential to be both the first pharmacologic treatment for an inherited retinal disease (IRD) and the first gene therapy for a genetic disease in the United States
First adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector investigational candidate to reach this stage of FDA review
Investigational LUXTURNA clinical program includes up to four years of efficacy data, with observation ongoing
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RetNet: A Web-Based Guide to Every Retinal Disease Gene Known to Man
Research NewsCheck out RetNet, the online catalogue of every known retinal degenerative disease gene.
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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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When a Condition is More than a Retinal Disease
Research NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is, of course, all about finding treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases. However, we are well aware that many of our constituents and their families are dealing with more than just vision loss. That’s because genetic defects causing retinal conditions can sometimes affect other parts of the body. The result is conditions often referred to as syndromes.
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Retinal Regeneration is Major Focus of NEI's Audacious Goal
Research NewsThe goal, “to regenerate the neurons and neural connections in the eye and visual system,” is exactly what people with retinal diseases need to save and restore their vision.
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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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Pioneering Delivery Strategies for Blinding Diseases Therapy and Inspiring Women in Science
Beacon StoriesInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated globally to recognize the critical role women play in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To honor this vital day, the Foundation is thrilled to spotlight Dr. Renee Ryals, PhD, a remarkable scientist at the Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University.
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The Retinal Research Community Mourns the Loss of Retinal Research Pioneer Thierry Léveillard
Beacon StoriesDr. Léveillard helped discover and develop a gene-agnostic, cone-preserving therapy for retinitis pigmentosa that’s moving into a clinical trial.
