Foundation Fighting Blindness

By Foundation Fighting Blindness

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Episodes: 227

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The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. To learn more, go to FightingBlindness.org.

Episode Date
Opus Genetics Receives FDA Clearance to Launch Clinical Trial for Best1 Gene Therapy
Aug 22, 2025
jCyte Launches New Phase 2 Clinical Trial for its Cell-Based RP Therapy
Aug 20, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 90: Dr. Christina Ohnsman
Aug 08, 2025
Wet AMD Treatment Susvimo Preserves Vision for Five Years in Phase 3 Clinical Trial
Aug 06, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 89: Dr. Christine Curcio
Jul 25, 2025
Ocugen Launches Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial for Stargardt Disease Gene-Modifier Therapy
Jul 21, 2025
Nanoscope Begins Rolling BLA Submission to FDA for Seeking Approval for its Optogenetic Therapy
Jul 14, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 88: Richard Small
Jul 11, 2025
Atsena Gets FDA Nod to Expand XLRS Gene Therapy Clinical Trial to Include Pivotal Phase 3 Cohort
Jul 09, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 87: Dr. Philip Beales
Jun 13, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 86: Lenore von Krusenstiern, MD, PhD
May 23, 2025
J&J’s XLRP Gene Therapy Didn’t Meet Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Trial
May 15, 2025
ARVO 2025 Highlight: PYC Reports Encouraging Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Results for its RNA Therapy Targeting RP (PRPF31 Mutations)
May 13, 2025
ARVO 2025 Highlight: Atsena’s XLRS Gene Therapy Provides Vision and Structural Improvements in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
May 12, 2025
ARVO 2025 Highlight: Beacon Reports Encouraging Results for Second Eyes Dosed in Clinical Trial for XLRP Gene Therapy
May 09, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 85: Cindy Elden
May 09, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 84: Contact Congress
Apr 02, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 83: Michel Michaelides
Mar 20, 2025
Luxa Reports Vision Improvements in Clinical Trial of its RPE Stem Cell Therapy for Dry AMD
Mar 11, 2025
Neurotech’s Encapsulated Cell Technology Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of MacTel
Mar 07, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 82: Dr. Aaron Nagiel
Mar 05, 2025
Adverum Advancing Wet AMD Gene Therapy into Phase 3 Clinical Trials
Feb 28, 2025
LCA4 Gene Therapy Restores Meaningful Vision for Blind Children
Feb 24, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 81: Ricky Enger
Feb 20, 2025
RD Fund Invests in Perceive Pharma for Development of Neuroprotective Therapies
Feb 18, 2025
Harriet Finkelstein, Foundation Angel, Passes Away
Feb 05, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 80: Aniz Girach, MD
Jan 24, 2025
Atsena to Launch Part B of Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial for XLRS Gene Therapy
Jan 10, 2025
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 79: Damon Lembi
Jan 06, 2025
ViGeneron Receives FDA Authorization to Launch Clinical Trial for mRNA Trans-splicing Gene Therapy for Stargardt Disease
Dec 20, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 78: Dr. Sheldon Rowan
Dec 17, 2024
SpliceBio Receives FDA Clearance to Launch Clinical Trial for Stargardt Disease Protein Splicing Therapy
Dec 16, 2024
Sepul Bio Launches Phase 2b Clinical Trial for USH2A RNA Therapy
Dec 12, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 77: Dr. Bob Bell
Dec 04, 2024
Atsena’s LCA1 Gene Therapy Licensed by Nippon Shinyaku for Markets in US and Japan
Nov 13, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 76: The Lemay-Pelletier Family
Nov 12, 2024
BlueRock’s Photoreceptor Cell Therapy to Move into Clinical Trial
Oct 30, 2024
Kiora Receives Authorization for Phase 2 Clinical Trial of its Photoswitch for Advanced RP
Oct 29, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 75: Sharon King
Oct 25, 2024
Opus Genetics, Ocuphire Merger to Boost Advancement of Several IRD Gene Therapies
Oct 23, 2024
#ShareYourVision | White Cane Day
Oct 15, 2024
Safety Clinical Trial Launched for Usher Syndrome 3 Drug
Oct 11, 2024
#ShareYourVision this Blindness Awareness Month | Jessie’s Story
Oct 11, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 74: Dr. Kia Washington
Oct 11, 2024
#ShareYourVision | What do you want others to know about your unique vision?
Oct 11, 2024
Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice — A New York Times Editor’s Pick
Sep 26, 2024
4DMT Planning Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Wet AMD Gene Therapy
Sep 23, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 73: Dr. Zuhal Butuner
Sep 20, 2024
AAVantgarde Bio’s Dual-Vector USH1B Gene Therapy Moves into Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
Sep 18, 2024
Nanoscope Planning Phase 3 Trial of its Optogenetic Therapy for People with Stargardt Disease
Sep 17, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 72: Hannah Scanga
Aug 23, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 71: Dr. Leonide Saad
Aug 09, 2024
Beacon Story | Para triathlete Deb Chucoski
Aug 06, 2024
AREDS Formula Reduces Risk of Visual Acuity Loss for People with Geographic Atrophy
Jul 30, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 70: Karen Petrou
Jul 26, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Karen Petrou "Vision for the Future"
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Tribute, Awards and Closing
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Eye Health and Nutrition
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Gene Agnostic Therapeutic Approaches
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical Trials: What Should You Know?
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Emerging Technologies
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Genetic Therapies: Gene Therapy and Genome Editing
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (session two)
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (session one)
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Optogenetics for Sight Restoration (session one)
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Optogenetics for Sight Restoration (session two)
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Inherited Retinal Disease Genetics: Testing and Registries
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical Trial Readiness
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Navigating Air Travel—A Southwest Airlines Perspective
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | My Advocacy. My Choice.
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Fireside Chat with Judge David Tatel
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | An In-Depth Process of Applying for a Guide Dog
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Low Vision Aids and Devices
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Usher Syndrome
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Retinitis Pigmentosa
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Stargardt Disease
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Macular Dystrophies
Jul 19, 2024
VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Other Retinal Diseases (CHM, BCM, XLRS)
Jul 19, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 69: Dr. Francois Paquet-Durand
Jul 12, 2024
Genentech to Re-Introduce Susvimo for Wet AMD
Jul 08, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 68: Dr. Michael Telias
Jun 28, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 67: Dr. Peter Campochiaro
Jun 07, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 66: Peter Wallsten
May 24, 2024
ARVO 2024 Highlight: InGel’s Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Preserving Vision
May 22, 2024
ARVO 2024 Highlight: PYC Reports Initial Clinical Trial Results for its RNA Therapy Targeting RP
May 16, 2024
ARVO 2024 Highlight: New Gene Linked to RP in People with African Ancestry
May 14, 2024
ARVO 2024 Highlight: Positive Two-Year Results from PDE6B Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
May 10, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 65: Matthew Whitaker
May 03, 2024
Atsena’s XLRS Gene Therapy Shows Efficacy in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
May 02, 2024
SalioGen Developing Novel Gene Insertion Therapy for Stargardt Disease
Apr 19, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 64: Dr. Kapil Bharti
Apr 16, 2024
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of NAC Launched for RP Patients
Apr 12, 2024
ViGeneron Launches Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for RP Caused by CNGA1 Mutations
Apr 11, 2024
Ocugen to Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Modifier Gene Therapy for RP
Apr 08, 2024
Nanoscope Plans to Apply for FDA Approval for its Optogenetic Therapy
Mar 27, 2024
Opus Reports Vision Improvements for Patients in LCA5 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
Mar 26, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 63: Dr. Hema Ramkumar
Mar 08, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 62: Dr. Peter Quinn
Feb 23, 2024
jCyte Announces Plans to Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Cell Therapy for RP
Feb 21, 2024
Beacon Therapeutics Reports Encouraging Interim Results from Phase 2 Clinical Trial for XLRP
Feb 09, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 61: Dr. Jose Sahel
Feb 02, 2024
Ascidian to Launch Clinical Trial for Stargardt Disease RNA Editing Therapy
Feb 01, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 60: Justin Kauflin
Jan 19, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 59: Dr. Robert MacLaren
Jan 05, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 58: Jason Comander, MD, PhD
Dec 15, 2023
Théa Completes Acquisition of ProQR’s LCA10 and USH2A Treatment Programs
Dec 11, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 57: James Rath
Dec 01, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 56: Michael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO
Nov 10, 2023
Kiora Reports Vision Restoration in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial for Photoswitch Therapy
Nov 08, 2023
New Report: Vitamin A Supplementation Provides No Vision Benefit to RP Patients
Nov 02, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 55: Omar Mahroo, MB, PhD
Oct 13, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 54: Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO
Sep 29, 2023
Ocugen Reports Updated Results for Clinical Trial of Modifier Gene Therapy
Sep 18, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 53: David Birch, PhD
Sep 15, 2023
First Patient Dosed in LCA5 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Launched by Opus Genetics
Sep 07, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 52: Brendan Creemer
Sep 01, 2023
SparingVision Recruiting for Clinical Trial of Cone-Preserving Gene Therapy for RP
Aug 31, 2023
Atsena Doses First Patient in XLRS Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
Aug 28, 2023
Théa Acquires ProQR’s LCA10 and USH2A Treatment Programs, Plans to Continue Clinical Development
Aug 25, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 51: Artur Cideciyan, PhD
Aug 18, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 50: Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD
Jul 21, 2023
PYC Doses First Patient in Clinical Trial of RNA Therapy for RP11 (PRPF31 Mutations)
Jul 12, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 49: Alex Cohen, PhD
Jun 30, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 48: Jami Kern, PhD
Jun 16, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 47: Kari Branham
Jun 02, 2023
Coave Reports Encouraging Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Results for PDE6B Gene Therapy
Jun 01, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 46: Aaron Osborne, MD
May 19, 2023
Atsena Receives FDA Authorization to Launch a Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for XLRS
May 02, 2023
Eric Pierce Receives Proctor Medal for Outstanding Achievements in Retinal Research
May 01, 2023
News | Budd Tucker Honored with Award for Advancements in Retinal Therapy Development
Apr 28, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 45: Henry Klassen, MD, PhD
Apr 28, 2023
News | Bionic Sight Reports Vision Improvements for RP Patients in its Emerging Optogenetic Therapy
Apr 20, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 44: Jason Taylor
Apr 14, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 43: Marinna Madrid, PhD
Mar 31, 2023
News | Vision Improvements Reported for RP Patients in Phase 2B Nanoscope Clinical Trial
Mar 30, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 42: Paul Bresge
Mar 10, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 41: Dean Bok, PhD
Feb 24, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 40: Rebecca Alexander
Feb 10, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 39: Paul Bernstein, MD, PhD
Jan 20, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 38: Ben Shaberman
Jan 06, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 37: Rando Allikmets, PhD
Dec 16, 2022
SparingVision Receives Authorization to Launch US Clinical Trial for its Cone-Preserving Treatment
Dec 02, 2022
News | Opus Genetics to Launch Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for LCA5 Patients
Dec 02, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 36: Sue Bramhall
Dec 02, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 35: Kenji Fujita, MD
Nov 18, 2022
Editas Reports Results for 14 Participants in its Phase 1/2 CRISPR/Cas9 Clinical Trial for LCA10
Nov 18, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 34: LambdaVision
Nov 04, 2022
#ShareYourVision | Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
Oct 30, 2022
#ShareYourVision | How to Assist a Visually Impaired Person
Oct 28, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Monica Pruitt
Oct 27, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Dan Day
Oct 26, 2022
#ShareYourVision | Strange Interactions
Oct 26, 2022
#ShareYourVision | Blindness Is a Spectrum
Oct 24, 2022
#ShareYourVision | The Role Foundation Fighting Blindness Has In Their Lives
Oct 20, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Jake Ellis
Oct 18, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Chad Bouton
Oct 16, 2022
#ShareYourVision | Questions We're Tired of Being Asked
Oct 15, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Raquel
Oct 14, 2022
#ShareYourVision | Creative Hacks for Living with Vision Loss
Oct 13, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: JJ Martinez
Oct 12, 2022
#ShareYourVision | The Positives & Negatives of Going Blind
Oct 12, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Brett Knight
Oct 11, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Martha Steel
Oct 10, 2022
#ShareYourVision | First Time Meeting Another Blind Person
Oct 10, 2022
#ShareYourVision | Why It's Important to Share Your Vision Story
Oct 05, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 33: Jacque Duncan, MD
Oct 04, 2022
News | Atsena’s LCA-GUCY2D Gene Therapy Improves Vision in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
Oct 03, 2022
#ShareYourVision | Blindness Is...
Oct 03, 2022
#ShareYourVision Story: Michelle Glaze
Sep 29, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 32: Dr. Sandy Greenberg
Sep 23, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 31: Jean Bousquet
Sep 09, 2022
News | Belite Bio Launching Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Stargardt Disease Drug
Aug 29, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 30: Steven McCoy
Aug 19, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 29: David Gamm, MD, PhD
Aug 05, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 28: Brian Strem, PhD
Jul 22, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 27: Jeff Stern and Sally Temple
Jul 08, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Your Journey Toward Independent Mobility
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Clinical & Research Updates: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Clinical & Research Updates: Rare IRDs
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Clinical & Research Updates: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Clinical & Research Updates: Usher Syndrome
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Living Life To the Fullest: How Low Vision Occupational Therapy Can Help
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Blind Athletes Breaking Barriers
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | RD Fund Biotech Overview
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Stem Cells in Retinal Disease
Jul 07, 2022
VISIONS 2022 | Gene & Genetic Technologies
Jul 07, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 26: Rachel Wong, PhD
Jun 24, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 25: Frank Bruni
Jun 10, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 24: Ash Jayagopal, PhD
May 06, 2022
News | Encouraging Clinical Trial Results for Alkeus’ Stargardt Disease Treatment
May 02, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 23: John Flannery, PhD
Apr 22, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 22: Judge David Tatel
Apr 08, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 21: Katriona Taylor
Mar 25, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 20: Dr. Nancy Holekamp
Mar 11, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 19: Nieraj Jain, MD
Feb 25, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 18: Michael Stone
Feb 11, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 17: Tom Reh, PhD
Jan 28, 2022
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 16: Actor Ben Mehl
Jan 14, 2022
News | Ocugen to Launch Clinical Trial for Cross-Cutting RP Gene Therapy
Dec 13, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 15: Gordon Gund
Dec 10, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 14: Michael Kalberer
Nov 19, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 13: Dave Knop, PhD
Nov 05, 2021
News | FDA Approves Genentech’s Susvimo for Treating Wet AMD
Oct 25, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 12: Michael Young, PhD
Oct 22, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 11: Silvia Sorensen, PhD
Oct 08, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 10: Dr. Naveed Shams, ProQR
Sep 24, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 9: Stephen Daiger, PhD
Sep 10, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 8: Ben Shaberman, Genetic Testing
Aug 20, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 7: Bonnie Swenor, MPH, PhD
Aug 13, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 6: Drs. Troyk and Lane
Jul 30, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 5: Morten Bonde
Jul 16, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 4: Jill Dolgin, AGTC
Jul 02, 2021
News | AGTC Reports Encouraging Results from Phase 1/2 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for Achromatopsia
Jun 25, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 3: Dr. Daniel Chung
Jun 18, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 2: Sheila Nirenberg, PhD
May 28, 2021
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 1: Welcome
May 14, 2021
News | AGTC Continues to Report Encouraging Data from its Phase 1/2 XLRP Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
May 10, 2021
News | Microperimetry Emerging as a Valuable Tool in Measuring Treatment Efficacy in Clinical Trials
May 10, 2021
News | ARVO 2021 Highlight: CRISPR/Cas9 Therapy Emerging for Dominant RP Caused by RP1 Mutations
May 05, 2021
News | ARVO 2021 Highlight: Update on Clinical Trial of jCyte’s Cellular Therapy for RP
May 03, 2021
News | SparingVision to Acquire Therapy for Resurrecting Dormant Cones for Vision Restoration
Apr 26, 2021
Beacon Story | Ellen Gould | My Big Break
Feb 21, 2021
Beacon Story | Tracy Minish | Five Generations
Feb 20, 2021
Beacon Story | Charlie Kramer | Cane Signals
Feb 20, 2021
Beacon Story | Dr. Shannon Boye | It's Possible
Feb 19, 2021
Beacon Story | Carolyn Covington | Life After Blindness
Feb 18, 2021