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 New Animal Model May Lead to Better Treatments for AMD For the first time, Foundation-funded scientists have created an animal model of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that closely represents the vision-robbing disease in humans. Glaucoma drug brimonidine moving into clinical trials for RP, AMD Allergan is launching two clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the drug brimonidine in slowing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa and the dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). LCA clinical trials boost prospects of gene therapy for other retinal diseases A landmark clinical trial of gene therapy has helped three young adults with Leber congenital amaurosis regain some sight. View all FFB Research Articles by Disease >  That’s what friends are for  When it comes to raising money, Donna has a simple philosophy: Just keep looking ahead. She says, “It’s ok if someone doesn’t say ‘yes,’ because someone else, someone you least expect, will say ‘yes.’”A Commanding Voice for Cures  FFB is fortunate to have the passion of Brooke and the entire Pernice family behind our urgent mission to bring an end to all retinal degenerative diseases.Read More Stories of Hope > |
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  Visit the VISIONS Web site for more information.  Palm Desert, CA - Desert Cities Chapter Meeting Jul 26, 2008 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Join us for coffee. Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Chapter Aug 02, 2008 Mar Vista Library Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Trial Restores Sight: What does this mean for you? Pittsburgh, PA – VisionWalk Kick Off Luncheon Aug 02, 2008 McCormick & Schmick’s This free event is a great way to kick off your own VisionWalk experience! View all FFB Events >  Gene Therapy Provides Vision. Watch this media clip from Good Morning America on the latest breaking news. Watch our latest PSA featuring Nancy Kerrigan. Click here to watch our latest video, "Seeing Into the Future". More Video and Audio >  Order Your FFB Wristband Today! |
