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Why Face Recognition Can Be Difficult with Central Vision Loss
Research NewsDiseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cone-rod dystrophy and Stargardt disease cause scotomas, or blind spots, which often have devastating effects on central vision. They cause gaps in a person’s visual field, making it difficult to see words in a book, images on a computer monitor or TV and the features of someone’s face.
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Research News
Thanks to recent advances in stem cell research, we are getting closer to replacing cells in the retina lost to diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
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Agnes Gund – Renowned Philanthropist, Social Justice Champion, and Art Patron – Passes Away
Foundation NewsThe documentary “Aggie: An Incredible Story of Art and Justice” chronicles her story.
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Give Kids a Chance: Reauthorizing a Lifeline for Children’s Vision
Advocacy Foundation NewsThe House Energy & Commerce Committee is considering H.R.1262, the Give Kids a Chance Act, which would reauthorize the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Program.
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Atsena Receives $150 Million in New Financing to Advance XLRS and Preclinical Gene Therapy Programs
Research NewsThe company has reported encouraging results from its LCA1 and XLRS gene therapy clinical trials.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 83: Michel Michaelides
Eye on the CureProfessor Michaelides talks about the extraordinary vision improvements for young blind children receiving gene therapy for LCA4
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Adverum Advancing Wet AMD Gene Therapy into Phase 3 Clinical Trials
Research NewsIn earlier clinical trials, the emerging gene therapy greatly reduced the treatment burden associated with injections of approved anti-VEGF therapies.
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Staying True to Music, Family, and Advocacy
Beacon StoriesMusic duo Andrew & Polly have earned a GRAMMY nomination for their children’s album “Ahhhhh!” while also championing disability awareness and inclusivity. Andrew’s experience with Stargardt disease fuels their advocacy, inspiring others through their music, podcast, and dedication to research and community support.
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Phase 3 Clinical Trial of NAC Launched for RP Patients
Research NewsThe drug is thought to work independent of the mutated gene causing RP.
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