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Jul 30, 2024
AREDS Formula Reduces Risk of Visual Acuity Loss for People with Geographic Atrophy
Research NewsPreviously, the formula was thought to only reduce risk of early age-related macular degeneration advancing to late-stage disease
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Jul 26, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 70: Karen Petrou
Eye on the CureKaren Petrou, the new board chair at the Foundation, talks to host Ben Shaberman about her vision for the Foundation moving forward. Karen has been an active director on the Foundation’s board for nearly two decades. She is co-founder and managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics, a firm providing analytical and advisory services on legislative, regulatory, and public-policy issues affecting financial services companies. Karen has RP and lives in Washington, DC, with her guide dog, Ike.
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Jun 28, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 68: Dr. Michael Telias
Eye on the CureFor this episode of Eye on the Cure, Michael Telias, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Rochester in New York, talks with host Ben Shaberman about forthcoming clinical trials to evaluate the FDA-approved drug disulfiram (aka, Antabuse) for improving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal diseases. Disulfiram was originally developed to deter people from abusing alcohol.
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May 16, 2024
Research NewsNo serious adverse events were reported. One patient had encouraging improvement in retinal sensitivity.
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Apr 25, 2024
Beacon StoriesWe’re honoring National DNA Day with the Danny family! When Sarah and A. J. found out their oldest daughter Lucia had Stargardt disease, it was a challenge to process her diagnosis. And then they realized their other five children could also be affected. Through genetic testing, they learned their five-year-old daughter Sarafina also has Stargardt disease. Now, Lucia and Sarafina have a bond like no other, and call each other the “Stargardt Sisters.”
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Apr 12, 2024
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of NAC Launched for RP Patients
Research NewsThe drug is thought to work independent of the mutated gene causing RP.
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Apr 8, 2024
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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Feb 2, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 61: Dr. Jose Sahel
Eye on the CureDr. Jose Sahel, one of the most honored and accomplished leaders in the retinal disease research space, talks with host Ben Shaberman about his establishment and leadership of renowned ophthalmology clinical research centers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Institut de la Vision in Paris. They also discuss emerging inherited retinal disease therapies from SparingVision, a biotech co-founded by Dr. Sahel.
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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.