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Sep 26, 2013
New Imaging Technique May Be Game-Changer for RP Clinical Trials
Known 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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Jul 26, 2013
Researchers Move Closer to Getting a Complete Genetic Picture of the Retina
Identifying 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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Jun 12, 2013
Patient Registries Help Advance Research for Rare Diseases
Many 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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May 10, 2013
Grow Your Own: Harnessing Muller Glia for Retinal Regeneration
There’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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May 7, 2013
Retinal Regeneration is Major Focus of NEI's Audacious Goal
The 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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Apr 30, 2013
Researcher Revolutionized Fight Against Blindness and Cancer
A 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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Mar 29, 2013
DHA and EPA for Stargardt Disease — an Evolving Story
These healthy fats have exciting potential for treating a wide range of retinal degenerations and other health conditions.
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Feb 18, 2013
More good news about treatments and technological advances for restoring vision for people with retinal diseases.
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Oct 15, 2012
Nobel Prize Winners Have Big Impact on Emerging Retinal Treatments
The 2012 Nobel Medicine prize winners are having an enormous impact on sight-saving retinal research.