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Apr 19, 2023

Geographic Atrophy: The Advanced Form of Dry AMD

Geographic atrophy causes significant central vision loss and remains an unmet medical need.

Science Education
Apr 25, 2022

Webinar for the X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) Community

The Foundation Fighting Blindness recently held a webinar to provide details about an upcoming Externally-Led Patient Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting for XLRP, and to provide background information about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) drug review process.

Science Education
Aug 12, 2020

A Gene Therapy Primer for People with Inherited Retinal Diseases

Everything patients and families want to know about gene therapy…and a little bit more

Science Education
Mar 30, 2020

10 Things to Know Before You Fall Victim to a Retinal Stem Cell Scam

An article by David Gamm, MD, PhD, a Foundation-funded researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Science Education
Feb 7, 2020

Genetic Testing for Inherited Retinal Diseases through the Foundation’s Open Access Program

The benefits of genetic testing for IRD patients, how to participate in the Foundation’s Open Access program, and what to expect from the genetic testing process.

Science Education
Jun 17, 2019

The Retina is a Proving Ground for a Broad Range of Neurological Therapies

Retinal research paves the way for new treatments for the entire neurological system.

Science Education
Nov 2, 2016

To Treat an Inherited Retinal Disease, It's Good to Know Exactly What's Wrong with the Gene

Identifying mutations cannot only help deliver a prognosis for a patient, it can direct them to clinical trials for therapies to save their vision.

Science Education
Jun 27, 2016

Two Philanthropic Brothers — Selling Luxury Casual Wear for the Good of Retinal Research

The story of Two Blind Brothers, a luxury clothing line that donates its proceeds to retinal research.

Science Education
May 3, 2016

ARVO 2016: What Does It Take to Develop a Stem-Cell Therapy for the Retina?

There are innumerable considerations for researchers developing therapies.

Science Education
Mar 17, 2016

Two New Videos Highlight the Foundation's Vital Role in Retinal Research

Dr. Shannon Boye and her Foundation-funded research is the subject of not just one but two new Foundation videos.

Science Education