Newly diagnosed? Connect with the Foundation Fighting Blindness for education, managing your condition, and finding support.

Newly Diagnosed?

The diagnosis of a blinding disease is often overwhelming. But if you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), getting connected to the Foundation Fighting Blindness is a great way to get educated, better manage your condition, and find support.

Here are a few helpful steps.

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May 6, 2023

Boston Vision Seminar

Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness Boston Chapter for a FREE half-day seminar. Learn the latest information on retinal diseases from a panel of speakers all across the landscape of retinal health.

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The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. Join the fight and help us accelerate our mission.

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