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Jan 9, 2018
A Retinal Research Nonprofit Paves the Way for Commercializing Gene Therapies
AN EMERGING, vision-restoring gene therapy for a devastating retinal disease is poised for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. If it gets the regulatory nod, it will be the first gene therapy to receive FDA approval for the eye or an inherited condition.
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Mar 8, 2022
Trial recruitment is enabled by the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ patient registry, My Retina Tracker® Registry, which includes genetic and vision information for more than 20,000 people with inherited retinal diseases.
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Mutations in PRPH2 are a relatively common cause of several inherited retinal degenerations, including: retinitis pigmentosa (RP), pattern macular dystrophies (PMDs), cone-rod dystrophies (CRDs), and central areolar choroidal dystrophy (CACD).
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Aug 22, 2013
The Invaluable Role of the Retinal Specialist
Until 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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Oct 8, 2020
“Together, We’re Winning” the Fight Against Blinding Diseases
Foundation Fighting Blindness Launches New Campaign
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Often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited retinal disease causing progressive loss of night and peripheral vision. The condition often leads to legal and sometimes complete blindness.
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Oct 19, 2020
The free November 11 webinar for eye care professionals will convene industry experts to discuss the latest in low vision resources and rehabilitation as well as gaps in low vision care.
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Mar 8, 2013
Staying Alive: Saving Retinal Cells to Preserve Vision
Sometimes, saving vision simply comes down to keeping retinal cells alive, or at least slowing their degeneration.
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Dec 6, 2019
Offer support to patients with inherited eye diseases
While genetic testing can direct treatment and identify those at risk, it is important to have support available when patients test positive.
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Dec 22, 2015
Retinal Researchers May Be Looking for You
If 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.