Prevent Blindness is partnering with an organization called Medscape Education to recruit 4 individuals with wet AMD who are receiving anti-VEGF injections to participate in an online focus group on Monday, January 26th at 7-9:30p ET. Goal of the focus group These discussions are an essential first step in addressing a well-documented gap in [Read More]
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PRIMA System Improves Sight in Individuals With Geographic Atrophy
A study involving participants with geographic atrophy due to dry AMD, has shown that a photovoltaic subretinal implant, combined with glasses that project near-infrared light to the implant, has led to significant improvement in visual acuity in 32 participants. This so-called PRIMA system represents the first eye prosthesis to restore functional sight in people with [Read More]
Geographic Atrophy: Knowledge, Hope, and Help
Are you living with geographic atrophy or have a family member who has been diagnosed with geographic atrophy? If so, please join Prevent Blindness for this 60-minute community forum on Tuesday, October 28th from 7:00-8:00pm Eastern to: Learn about geographic atrophy - what it is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed Understand [Read More]
Eric’s Story
My name is Eric Baker. I am actually reaching out for more than one reason, as from a very young age I have had optic nerve atrophy, which has left me legally blind. But that has not stopped me from wanting to follow my dreams, do big things, and also help others in some way, [Read More]
Muhammad’s Story
by Muhammad Hassan Rasheed Diagnosis I’ve had an eye problem since birth. When I was around four months old, my family noticed something wasn’t right. When I used to crawl, I would bump into things, which made them think I might have a vision issue. They took me to the doctor, and that’s when we [Read More]