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When a Condition is More than a Retinal Disease
Research NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is, of course, all about finding treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases. However, we are well aware that many of our constituents and their families are dealing with more than just vision loss. That’s because genetic defects causing retinal conditions can sometimes affect other parts of the body. The result is conditions often referred to as syndromes.
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Researcher Revolutionized Fight Against Blindness and Cancer
Research NewsA profile on Dr. Robert Langer, a medical researcher who has received dozens of awards, accolades and honorary degrees, including, recently, FFB’s Visionary Award.
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DHA and EPA for Stargardt Disease — an Evolving Story
Research NewsThese healthy fats have exciting potential for treating a wide range of retinal degenerations and other health conditions.
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Getting the Right Diagnosis for a Retinal Disease
Research NewsDefinitive diagnoses for inherited retinal diseases don’t always come easy, even for the patients of the most knowledgeable doctors.
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Curing Blindness, Part 2: Dick’s Story
Beacon StoriesStem-cell-based therapies – including those derived from a patient’s blood or skin – are among the many cutting-edge approaches to treatments the Foundation has funded for decades.
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Curing Blindness, Part 1: Corey’s Story
Beacon StoriesHow gene therapy restored some of a boy’s sight.
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Nobel Prize Winners Have Big Impact on Emerging Retinal Treatments
Research NewsThe 2012 Nobel Medicine prize winners are having an enormous impact on sight-saving retinal research.
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Beacon Stories
The parents of young children affected by retinal diseases walk a fine line – between making the best of a trying situation and preparing for the worst.
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The Foundation's 5 Most Asked Questions About Clinical Trials
Research NewsWhat you need to know (and what to expect) about clinical trials.
