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Ocugen to Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Modifier Gene Therapy for RP
Research NewsThe emerging treatment is designed to work independent of the patient’s mutated gene.
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What Does “Blindness” Really Mean?
Beacon StoriesJenny Schisler has retinitis pigmentosa. Jenny wants to spread awareness of what having a visual impairment really means to her and others affected by retinal degenerative diseases.
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Nanoscope Plans to Apply for FDA Approval for its Optogenetic Therapy
Research NewsThe company reported positive two-year results for its Phase 2 clinical trial of MCO-010.
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Opus Reports Vision Improvements for Patients in LCA5 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
Research NewsThe company plans to administer a higher dose of the emerging gene therapy to the next group of patients.
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Foundation News
Collaboration will add a new multi-gene cohort of patients living with inherited retinal diseases. Data insights from the new study cohort will inform the future clinical trial design for BlueRock’s pipeline of cell therapies for treating blindness.
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Beacon Stories
Adopted into a musical family, Miles Hoyt picked up a guitar at just four years old, and he hasn’t stopped playing since. Now Miles, who has Stargardt disease, and his parents are using music to bring their community together to raise funds for blinding diseases with their Raising Our Sights fundraiser, Smiles for Miles.
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Recordings from the 2024 Stargardt's Summit
The Stargardt’s Summit, made possible with the support from Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, was hosted by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Prevent Blindness, the Carroll Center for the Blind, and The Blind Life. This virtual summit enabled participants to learn about the newest Stargardt research, explore adaptive living resources, hear impactful patient stories, and connect with others going through similar journeys.
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Get involved with the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Influencing Positivity for the Disabled Community
Beacon StoriesContent creator and social media influencer Stephanie Renberg uses her platforms to raise awareness for blindness and disabilities in hopes that her openness about her Stargardt disease will contribute to a more inclusive and understanding world.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 63: Dr. Hema Ramkumar
Eye on the CureHema Ramkumar, MD, a retinal specialist, surgeon, and founder of the company Oculogenex, talks with host Ben Shaberman about her emerging therapy that targets mitchondria to slow the progression of intermediate dry age-related macular degeneration and potentially other retinal diseases. She also discusses her experiment that will put mice in space so researchers can gain a better understanding of retinal degeneration.
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