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June 17–June 18, 2022. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL. 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, hear about exciting advancements in blindness research.
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Oct 28, 2021
RD Fund Announces Fundraising Efforts Underway for RD Fund 2
Foundation NewsPatient-centric venture philanthropy model continues to invest in companies developing therapies for individuals affected by retinal degenerative diseases.
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Oct 25, 2021
FDA Approves Genentech’s Susvimo for Treating Wet AMD
Research NewsThe approach significantly reduces the need for regular ocular injections.
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Oct 25, 2021
Seeing Research Advances Firsthand
Beacon StoriesMark does not let his retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis keep him from doing what he loves most, including spending quality time with his family. And in 2019, Mark began participating in a clinical trial, which he describes as life-changing.
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Oct 20, 2021
Opus Genetics Announces Two Key Leadership Appointments
In the PressDr. Ash Jayagopal named Chief Scientific Officer and Mr. Joe Schachle appointed Chief Operating Officer.
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Oct 18, 2021
Atsena Therapeutics Developing X-Linked Retinoschisis Gene Therapy
Research NewsThe emerging gene therapy is being designed to more safely reach the fovea
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Oct 15, 2021
Learning to Fall After Vision Loss
Beacon StoriesWhen Justin’s vision loss progressed quickly due to retinitis pigmentosa at 25 years old, he thought skateboarding wouldn’t be possible anymore. Ten years later, with the help of his white cane and audio devices, Justin is now working to enhance accessibility in skateboarding for the blind and visually impaired community.
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Oct 13, 2021
Foundation Fighting Blindness Appoints Richele Donat, SPHR, as Chief Human Resources Officer
Foundation NewsMs. Donat brings over twenty years of successful human resource leadership experience to the Foundation executive team
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Oct 8, 2021
Foundation Hosts Workshop on USH1B Research and Therapy Development
Research NewsEmerging dual-vector gene therapies to address current cargo-size limitations were highlighted during the meeting.
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Oct 7, 2021
Covid Revealed What Science Can Do When Funding is Found
In the Press‘In some ways, the pandemic ought to make us all feel more upbeat about the long-term future of medical research.’