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Is Acupuncture a Beneficial Treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Eye On the Cure Research NewsAcupuncture definitely has potential benefits, and the breadth of those is being aggressively explored.
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Urine Test Helps Diagnose RP Caused by DHDDS Mutations
Eye On the Cure Research NewsWhile it isn’t a substitute for a diagnosis through genetic testing, the urine test can verify that a given DHDDS mutation is, in fact, causing RP.
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New Imaging Technique May Be Game-Changer for RP Clinical Trials
Eye On the Cure Research NewsKnown as EZ Width, it holds potential for reducing the time, cost and number of patients needed to determine if a therapy is working in a clinical trial.
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Researchers Move Closer to Getting a Complete Genetic Picture of the Retina
Eye On the Cure Research NewsIdentifying the genes and proteins that play a major role in retinal health and vision is an important step in finding preventions and cures for degenerative diseases.
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Patient Registries Help Advance Research for Rare Diseases
Eye On the Cure Research NewsMany registries enable patients to collect and track information about their health, so they can take an active role in managing their care.
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Grow Your Own: Harnessing Muller Glia for Retinal Regeneration
Eye On the Cure Research NewsThere’s hope for retinal regeneration for humans, thanks to Foundation-funded researcher Dr. Thomas Reh, who is investigating how to derive new photoreceptors from retinal cells called Muller glia.
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Retinal Regeneration is Major Focus of NEI's Audacious Goal
Eye On the Cure Research NewsThe goal, “to regenerate the neurons and neural connections in the eye and visual system,” is exactly what people with retinal diseases need to save and restore their vision.
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Researcher Revolutionized Fight Against Blindness and Cancer
Eye On the Cure Research NewsA profile on Dr. Robert Langer, a medical researcher who has received dozens of awards, accolades and honorary degrees, including, recently, FFB’s Visionary Award.
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DHA and EPA for Stargardt Disease — an Evolving Story
Eye On the Cure Research NewsThese healthy fats have exciting potential for treating a wide range of retinal degenerations and other health conditions.
