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Retinal Researchers May Be Looking for You
Science EducationIf 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.
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A Surprising Number of Carrier Females are Affected by X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Science Education40 percent of genetically tested XLRP carriers showed a definitive abnormality in at least one of three visions tests.
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Gene Therapy Strengthens the Retina's Connection to the Brain
Science EducationWhat happens to the brain when the eye is enabled to see through gene therapy? Would the brain and eye restart their partnership? We now know the answer is yes.
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Need-to-Know Information about Clinical Trials
Science EducationA primer on what you can expect from clinical trials.
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CME — What It Is, and Why People with Retinal Diseases Should Know About It
Science EducationDr. Gerald Fishman discusses cystoid macular edema (CME), a potentially damaging accumulation of fluid in the retina affecting up to 32 percent of people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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A Stem-Cells Video for Kids (and Newbies of All Ages)
Science EducationBiology and genetics can be difficult to understand for even an educated adult, so when something kid-friendly is produced, especially a video, we are eager to share it.
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Low-Hanging Fruit: Repurposing Drugs to Treat Retinal Diseases
Science EducationBecause repurposing relies on prior research and clinical data, it reduces the cost and time needed to establish a new therapeutic application for the drug.
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Genetics 101: How Some Retinal Diseases are Inherited
Science EducationTo understand heredity, you have to know a little about genetics. Below is a review of the three major genetic-disease inheritance patterns.
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Fascinating Facts About Retinal Cells
Science EducationThe retina is like a multi-layer cake, with each layer comprised of different types of cells, all playing important roles in retinal health and vision.
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The Power of Suggestion — Challenges of the Placebo Effect
Science EducationEven in a well-designed clinical trial, the placebo effect can rear its head.
