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Beacon Stories
Shawn was diagnosed with Usher syndrome at a young age. Shawn now stays involved with the blind community and participates in his local blind hockey league. In his own words, he shares his journey at the Toyota-USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival.
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Research News
The treatment focuses on the P23H mutation in the RHO gene, which is the most prevalent variant causing adRP in the US and affects approximately 2,500 people.
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Original Foundation Advocate Gertrude Weiss Celebrates 100th Birthday
Beacon StoriesGertrude Weiss was one of the early Foundation Fighting Blindness investors and advocates. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, Gertrude continues to live her life to the fullest. As a longtime friend, the Foundation honored Gertrude on her 100th birthday recently.
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ARVO 2019: Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for RP Caused by RLBP1 Mutations Ongoing in Sweden
Research NewsIn a Novartis lab study, mice with RLBP1 mutations had improved dark adaptation after receiving the gene therapy. The treatment remained effective after one year.
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Pixium's PRIMA Bionic Vision System Restores Central Vision in Dry AMD Clinical Trial
Research NewsThe French bioelectronics company Pixium Vision has reported that its PRIMA bionic vision system has restored some central vision in patients with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) participating in a clinical feasibility trial.
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Apellis Launches Phase 3 Clinical Trial Program for Advanced Dry AMD Treatment
Research NewsTrial participants will receive intravitreal injections of APL-2, or a sham procedure (placebo), monthly or every other month. The injections are made into the vitreous, the soft gel in the middle of the eye.
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Persevering to Success with the Support of Family, Friends, and Faith
Beacon StoriesA story about living with retinitis pigmentosa.
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ARVO 2018: Studies Show Mediterranean Diet May Lower Advanced AMD Risk
Research NewsSeveral research studies have suggested that the Mediterranean diet (MeDi) - which is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, and fish - may be good for your health, including lowering your risk of an early visit from the grim reaper.
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Study Suggests Vitamin A May Benefit Children with RP
Research NewsAn FFB-funded study at Massachusetts Eye andEar Infirmary (MEEI) suggests that vitamin A palmitate supplementation may slow the decline of cone function by nearly 50 percent in children with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
