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Steve is highly respected for his expertise and tireless commitment to finding treatments and cures for vision-robbing retinal diseases.
Top 12 Research Advancements of 2012
Dec 12, 2012 09:54 am - Posted by William T. Schmidt, CEO, Foundation Fighting Blindness
At the Foundation Fighting Blindness, we are always looking forward. Our scientists are continually focused on achieving the next sight-saving breakthrough, and our donors and volunteers are always looking for new opportunities to raise more money to drive the research.
But for a moment, as we put the wraps on 2012, it is very inspiring to look back on the past year and reflect on the many exciting advancements that have been made in our quest for treatments and cures.
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After the trials they’d been through, Chris and Doug Day were overjoyed to welcome two children, Derrick and Meredith, into the world, even though they both have a rare retinal disease that renders them legally blind. And although the Nashes discovered a year ago that their 7-year-old daughter has something called Stargardt disease, which progressively diminishes vision, they know that Gracie will conquer any challenge put before her. Louie McGee, at age 12, has already proven as much to his parents. Living with the effects of Stargardt for seven years now, he’s one of FFB’s most creative fundraisers.
It’s hard to miss the media hubbub about the potential health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Research has suggested that DHA in your diet is good for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases, neurological conditions, depression and a slew of other conditions and maladies, including those that affect the retina.
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This week, the Foundation Fighting Blindness has much to be thankful for – its members, the tireless efforts of researchers and, of course, the readers of this blog, many of whom share their interest in our work via social media. But our biggest “thank you” goes to those who are directly affected by retinal diseases and do all they can to help FFB raise funds for research.
Genes Not Helpful in Predicting Onset of Late AMD
Nov 15, 2012 01:46 pm - Posted by Dr. Steve Rose
With a population of about 17,000, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, is a typical Midwestern community and, according to its website, “a thriving city and wonderful place to call home.” With attractions such as the beautiful 6,000-acre Beaver Dam Lake and the Midwest Cream Cheese Competition, who am I to argue? But most important, at least in the fight against blindness, Beaver Dam plays a big role in the search for knowledge about age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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