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Blind Guy Biking: Enduring the Trails for Stargardt
Beacon StoriesChris Smith, a mountain bike enthusiast who was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, transformed his bike into a lifeline after losing his driver’s license. Now, 15 years later, he’s tackling the grueling 2,745-mile Tour Divide race while raising funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 68: Dr. Michael Telias
Eye on the CureFor this episode of Eye on the Cure, Michael Telias, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Rochester in New York, talks with host Ben Shaberman about forthcoming clinical trials to evaluate the FDA-approved drug disulfiram (aka, Antabuse) for improving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal diseases. Disulfiram was originally developed to deter people from abusing alcohol.
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Karen Petrou Appointed as Board Chair of the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Foundation NewsDavid Brint retires after eight years of distinguished service; Petrou to lead effective July 1, 2024.
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Capturing Life Through A Deaf-Blind Lens
Beacon StoriesBrian Bossert has turned his passion for photography into a successful career. As a commercial photographer and videographer living with Usher syndrome, Brian has a unique perspective and is using his creativity to inspire others as he shares his vision through photos and videos.
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Beacon Stories
In her almost eighth decade of life, Toni Mehler has learned to adapt to the unknown, and she draws from those experiences to embrace her diagnosis of AMD.
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Beacon Doses First Patient in its Phase 2/3 VISTA Clinical Trial for XLRP Gene Therapy
Research NewsThe company plans to apply for regulatory approval for the gene therapy with data from VISTA and its earlier clinical trials.
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The Cincy Source provides a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Cincinnati and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources.
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The First Coast Family Coalition provides a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Jacksonville and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources.
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The Philly Phorum provides a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Philadelphia and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources.
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Foundation Forums for Blindness
The Foundation Forums for Blindness is a network of professionals serving the blind and low vision community in markets all over the U.S.
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