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- Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
- 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Foundation EventThe United in Vision 2026 conference unites two prestigious events—the Foundation Fighting Blindness VISIONS conference and the Retina International World Congress—into one extraordinary global gathering. Scheduled from Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, this premier event brings together individuals and families impacted by blinding retinal conditions, alongside leading researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry partners, to foster collaboration, innovation, and hope.
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- May 14, 2026
- 6:00 p.m. (EST)
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest, Savoy Corporate Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273
Signature EventWe invite you to join us for a fun evening of golf, inspiration, networking, and team building at Topgolf Southwest in Charlotte — all for a great cause. With 1 in 33 Americans living with blinding diseases, vision loss significantly impacts the Charlotte community.
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Orange County Vision Connection
- Apr 11, 2026
- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (PST)
- 847 Health Sciences Road , Irvine, CA 92617
Community EventJoin the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering across the Foundation Chapter network for the blind and low vision community.
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Octant Bio Begins Clinical Testing Oral Treatment for Rhodopsin-Related Retinitis Pigmentosa
Research NewsFirst-of-its-kind small molecule therapy targets protein misfolding at the root of RHO-adRP
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Hope Is Right Around the Corner
Beacon StoriesRosana was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at 43, which would eventually cost her a pilot’s license, a driver’s license, and the independence she had always defined herself by. Rather than retreat, she adapted, moving closer to the beach, riding tandem bikes, and finding community through the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Today, she channels her experience with AMD into advocacy, driven by the belief that hope—and continued progress toward treatments and cures—are very much within reach.
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Beacon Therapeutics Launches Clinical Trial for Bilateral Administration of XLRP Gene Therapy
Research NewsThe company has also fully enrolled the Phase 2/3 VISTA clinical trial for its XLRP gene therapy.
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Beacon Stories
Runner, storyteller, and community builder — Eavan O’Neill turned her Stargardt disease diagnosis into a mission to connect and uplift others through her own lived experiences. Through Brightside, she’s redefining what it means to live boldly and authentically with vision loss.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 96: Dr. Deniz Dalkara
Eye on the CureDr. Dalkara is a research director at INSERM in France and works on therapies for people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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My Journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa and the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Beacon StoriesZach was diagnosed with Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) through genetic testing from the Foundation’s My Retina Tracker® Program. Today, he is looking ahead with purpose — supporting research through the Foundation, planning for his future, and encouraging others to do the same.
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Answers at Last: How Genetic Testing Revealed Zach’s Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Beacon StoriesFor years, Zach Lovell lived with vision loss that didn’t have a complete explanation. Genetic testing through the Foundation’s My Retina Tracker® Program revealed he had Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), finally connecting decades of health challenges and bringing long-awaited clarity to him and his family. Today, Zach is looking ahead with purpose — supporting research through the Foundation, planning for his future, and encouraging others to do the same.
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