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Nov 8, 2023
Kiora Reports Vision Restoration in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial for Photoswitch Therapy
Research NewsThe company’s molecule is designed to restore some vision to people with ultra-low or no vision caused by advanced retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal diseases.
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Aug 9, 2021
Beacon StoriesSirine’s passion in life is music. To help cope with her vision loss, Sirine has turned to singing and songwriting as an outlet to express herself, which won over the hearts of the judges and fans of Britain’s Got Talent.
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Coping with a Vision Loss Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with an eye condition that causes partial or complete vision loss is a highly emotional experience. Vision loss may come unexpectedly and be frightening. Newly-diagnosed patients frequently struggle with grief and depression, similar to losing a loved one. When managed using healthy coping methods and strategies, this is a natural and normal response to vision loss.
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May 1, 2025
Foundation NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness develops strategic partnership with Alma, a network of 25,000 mental health professionals dedicated to simplifying access to high-quality, affordable mental healthcare.
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VISIONS 2022, the national conference of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is a one-of-a-kind event in which individuals who are visually impaired, and their families, have the opportunity to hear about exciting advancements in blindness research.
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Jun 16, 2020
Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host Virtual VISIONS 2020 Conference
Foundation NewsThe national conference will be held virtually on June 25-27, providing the latest in science and research, practical adapting and thriving, and an opportunity to connect with others who are visually impaired.
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Jul 26, 2017
Scientists Receive $25 Million to Develop a Vision-Restoring System that Connects to the Brain
Research NewsThe high-tech, vision-restoring system interfaces with the visual cortex, the back of the brain where visual input is processed to create the images we see.
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Dec 19, 2016
A Change in Identity Might Someday Save Vision
Research NewsBy changing the identity of cells in the retina–namely rods–researchers may someday be able to slow or halt vision loss for those with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and other related conditions.
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Jun 26, 2014
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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Mar 8, 2013
Staying Alive: Saving Retinal Cells to Preserve Vision
Research NewsSometimes, saving vision simply comes down to keeping retinal cells alive, or at least slowing their degeneration.