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Beacon Stories
“If someone like me, a woman with retinitis pigmentosa and a part-time job, can leave a legacy gift, you can too! And trust me, it feels really, really good to know that part of your life’s work will contribute to something meaningful for future generations.”
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Proceed with Caution as Cell-Based Retinal Disease Therapies Show Promise.
In recent years, the number of stem cell treatments offered by various clinics claiming to benefit retinal eye disease has increased. Of concern, are those clinics administering stem cell-based therapies that do not adhere to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) standards. Recently, a federal court ruled that the FDA has regulatory authority over stem cell procedures and has the power to halt them, even if the stem cells originate from the participating patient.
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Since its founding in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness has been dedicated to funding innovative research to find preventions, treatments, and cures for inherited retinal degenerative diseases that lead to blindness and affect more than 10 million people in the United States.
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Al Linde “Keeps on Rolling” with Macular Degeneration
Beacon StoriesAl Linde has learned to “just roll with it” throughout his life to overcome many challenges.
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AGTC Announces Development of Stargardt Disease Gene Therapy
Research NewsDual-vector delivery system designed to deliver the large ABCA4 gene
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My Retina Tracker Genetic Testing Program
The Foundation Fighting Blindness, in partnership with PreventionGenetics and InformedDNA®, offers an open access, no-cost genetic testing program called the My Retina Tracker® Genetic Testing Program.
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Raising Our Sights DIY Fundraising FAQ
An FAQ about the opportunities for the Raising Our Sights DIY fundraising program for the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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FDA Approves New Wet AMD Treatment that can be Administered Every Three Months
Research NewsBeovu from Novartis reduces treatment burden for wet AMD patients
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How Davida Regained Her Speed with Guide Dog Chubb
Beacon StoriesIn honor of National Guide Dog Month this September, Davida is sharing her experience with the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and how she found a perfect match in her new guide dog, Chubb.
