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Foundation Fighting Blindness

A US-based non-profit and leading private funder of retinal research, driving treatments and cures for blinding diseases since 1971.

Founded in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is a non-profit organisation and the world's leading private funder of retinal research. Its mission is to drive the discovery, development, and delivery of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. The organisation operates across the United States and has raised more than $954 million to support its work in medical research and healthcare.

The foundation's technical focus spans retinal research and gene therapy. It connects patients and families to resources, research updates, and community support through initiatives such as the My Retina Tracker registry and the Eye on the Cure podcast. The organisation also hosts the VISIONS conference and sponsors VisionWalk fundraising events.

Originally founded by passionate families affected by blinding diseases, the foundation continues to serve as a central hub for the retinal disease community, bridging the gap between scientific research and those living with vision loss.

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