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Jan 19, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 60: Justin Kauflin
Eye on the CureJustin Kauflin, a renowned jazz pianist who lost his vision as a boy, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his extensive touring, numerous collaborations, and close friendship with legendary trumpeter Clark Terry. Their story was captured in the hit documentary film Keep On Keepin’ On. Justin became a jazz pro at the age of 14, toured globally with Quincy Jones, and was voted jazz artist of the year by VEER magazine.
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Dec 1, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 57: James Rath
Eye on the CureJames Rath, a renowned filmmaker and accessibility consultant, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his vision loss journey and travel documentary, Blindspots. The new streaming program, on CuriosityStream.com, follows James as he explores the globe in search of accessible adventures, remarkable blind personalities, and great food.
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Nov 10, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 56: Michael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO
Eye on the CureMichael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO at MitoChem Therapeutics, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his company’s emerging, gene-agnostic treatment designed to boost mitochondrial function for preserving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, and other retinal conditions.
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Sep 29, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 54: Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO
Eye on the CureRachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO, an optometrist and assistant professor at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University, talks with host Ben Shaberman about the critical role of optometrists in providing care and low-vision resources for patients with inherited retinal diseases and other eye conditions.
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Sep 7, 2023
First Patient Dosed in LCA5 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Launched by Opus Genetics
Research NewsOpus was established by the RD Fund, the Foundation’s venture philanthropy arm
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Sep 6, 2023
Therapeutic Targets for Dry AMD: A Foundation Fighting Blindness Webinar for Eye Care Professionals
Foundation NewsThe free, online event will feature a lecture from David Boyer, MD, a Senior Partner at Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group and dry AMD expert.
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Aug 22, 2023
FDA Approves 8 MG Dosing of Eylea for Wet AMD, Diabetic Macular Edema, and Diabetic Retinopathy
Research NewsNew, higher treatment dose reduces frequency of eye injections for patients
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Aug 18, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 51: Artur Cideciyan, PhD
Eye on the CureAugust 18, 2023. Artur Cideciyan, PhD, one of the world’s foremost authorities in measuring vision and structural changes in people with retinal diseases, talks with host Ben Shaberman about current imaging tools, functional tests, and his experience as an investigator in several prominent clinical trials at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute.
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June 21–June 22, 2024. Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois. VISIONS 2024, 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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Aug 7, 2023
Talented Singer Overcomes Blindness with the Power of Melodies
Beacon StoriesSarah Hardwig’s love for music began from her earliest days, creating a purpose that would sustain even in the face of adversity. Diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) before her first birthday, the young artist continues to defy all odds and utilize her voice as a powerful beacon of hope.