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  Dec 20, 2012

  Curing Blindness, Part 2: Dick’s Story

  Stem-cell-based therapies – including those derived from a patient’s blood or skin – are among the many cutting-edge approaches to treatments the Foundation has funded for decades.

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  Dec 18, 2012

  Curing Blindness, Part 1: Corey’s Story

  How gene therapy restored some of a boy’s sight.

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  May 30, 2012

  Worldwide Vision

  Brooke James has had more than a glimpse of what it means to be blind in certain parts of the world. And she can assure you, it’s scary.

  Beacon Stories
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  Apr 12, 2012

  Making Memories

  The parents of young children affected by retinal diseases walk a fine line – between making the best of a trying situation and preparing for the worst.

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  Mar 19, 2012

  His Mother's Son

  When it comes to describing Eric Fulton, “gregarious” is a more-than-appropriate adjective for the husband and father of two who, fittingly, is also communications manager at the Bethesda-based Clark Construction Group. “It comes naturally to me,” he says of his ability to mix it up with people. “The cause makes it easier. But, otherwise, I’m pretty outgoing; I like to talk to people. It’s what I do.”

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