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#GivingTuesdayNow Featured Researcher Dr. Shannon Boye
Research NewsA Lifelong Science Nerd is Winning the Fight Against Blindness
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Beacon Stories
Carolyn is a business professional and beauty industry leader in Raleigh, North Carolina. In spite of her diagnosis with retinitis pigmentosa, Carolyn pursues exactly what she wants and knows what she is purposed to do in her life.
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No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete
Beacon StoriesParalympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person.
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Al Linde “Keeps on Rolling” with Macular Degeneration
Beacon StoriesAl Linde has learned to “just roll with it” throughout his life to overcome many challenges.
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First Human Study in US for Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells to be Launched for Advanced Dry AMD
Research NewsCurrently there are no treatments for Advanced Dry AMD, also known as GA, which can lead to significant central vision loss
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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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