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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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RetNet: A Web-Based Guide to Every Retinal Disease Gene Known to Man
Science EducationCheck out RetNet, the online catalogue of every known retinal degenerative disease gene.
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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.
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Proving a Vision-Saving Treatment Works
Science EducationThe information gleaned from ProgSTAR will be of enormous value in designing future clinical trials for Stargardt disease treatments.
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Staying Alive: Saving Retinal Cells to Preserve Vision
Science EducationSometimes, saving vision simply comes down to keeping retinal cells alive, or at least slowing their degeneration.
