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 > Usher Syndrome Symposium Slated for October in Omaha Leading experts in Usher syndrome will convene October 4-6, in Omaha, Nebraska, for the First International Symposium on Usher Syndrome and Related Disorders. 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 > Click here to view all research articles by disease >

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