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A Surprising Number of Carrier Females are Affected by X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Research News40 percent of genetically tested XLRP carriers showed a definitive abnormality in at least one of three visions tests.
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First AMD Patient Receives Argus II Bionic Retina
Research NewsA pioneering, 80-year-old named Ray Flynn is the first AMD patient to receive the Argus II, and he is already reporting that he can see things better in his garden.
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Gene Therapy Strengthens the Retina's Connection to the Brain
Research NewsWhat 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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Beacon Stories
An interview with Louis Posen, record label founder and retinitis pigmentosa patient.
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Beacon Stories
People with retinal disease describe their experiences “not looking blind.”
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Changing Someone’s Life: A New Video Emphasizes the Need to Support FFB’s Mission
Beacon StoriesAllison Corona is one of 40 people with Leber congenital amaurosis who’ve benefitted from a gene therapy clinical trial.
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Ready for the Spotlight: Rebecca Alexander Shares Her Story of Living with Usher Syndrome
Beacon Stories“…the best thing is to reach out and network, and access all the resources. The more invested you are in what’s out there, the more you get back.”
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Lighting a Candle: The Author of a New Memoir Shares the Highs and Lows of Vision Loss
Beacon StoriesNicole Simpson, author of “Now I See You,” shares her experience with retinitis pigmentosa.
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Flight4Sight: A Man with Usher Syndrome Travels Around the Globe
Beacon StoriesThere’s nothing like a sense of urgency to turn what seems like a crazy idea into reality.
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Foundation Chairman, Gordon Gund, Interviewed on Forbes.com
Beacon StoriesThe driving force behind the Foundation’s considerable advances covers those, as well as other compelling subjects, during a 27-minute Q&A.
