Stem Cells for the Treatment of Inherited Retinal Diseases Researchers funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness are making major strides in moving stem cell therapies into the clinic to treat the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. more > Potential Cure for Blind Children Moves into a Human Study Children born blind from a devastating retinal condition called Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) may soon be able to see thanks to an innovative gene replacement therapy that has just moved into a clinical trial. more > Human Neural Stem Cells Show Potential for Vision Rescue An FFB-funded research team from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Utah used human neural stem cells. more > Click here to view all research articles by disease >

Retinitis Pigmentosa - Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina. Retinitis pigmentosa causes the degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the retina. more > Recent Messages  more > Cataract surgery Michael D What do you guys do for fun in your spare time? Patrick C Stem cell info from the Stem Cell Research Report Patrick C Vitamins Chris C Pagnatrax, Retnitab, or Tostitin? Tom B