This educational series aims to educate and inform viewers by simplifying science – helping people understand topics like blinding diseases, genetics, and clinical trials, without requiring advanced background knowledge.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Explained
This animated explainer explores age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — the leading cause of blindness among adults over 55 in developed countries. Viewers will learn how AMD affects the retina, the difference between dry and wet forms, and why drusen and leaky blood vessels are key disease features. The video highlights risk factors such as age, smoking, diet, and genetics, as well as groundbreaking research supported by the Foundation Fighting Blindness that identified major genetic contributors to AMD. It also emphasizes the importance of early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and timely treatment to preserve vision and reduce AMD-related vision loss.
To learn more details about AMD, please visit our Macular Degeneration disease page.
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) Explained
Discover how induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are transforming research and treatment for retinal diseases. This short explainer video breaks down how iPSCs—cells reprogrammed from skin or blood—can become almost any cell type in the body, including those in the retina. Learn how scientists use iPSCs to model diseases in the lab, develop potential therapies, and advance cell replacement treatments for conditions like retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, cone-rod dystrophies, and age-related macular degeneration.
Sponsored by BlueRock Therapeutics.
