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April 13 South Florida 5K Postponed

04/09/2013 - Posted by Rohika Hardas

South Florida Run/Walk for Vision will be held September 22nd at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. For more info: 5K@hopeforvision.org

Hope for Vision hosts Science Meeting

03/28/2013 - Posted by Rohika Hardas

Hope for Vision was honored to host top researchers working in the field of retinal degeneration at its Science Meeting on March 15, 2013. Read the Miami Herald article and view the meeting program. Watch the talks here!

Update: Argus II Retinal Implant Receives FDA Approval

02/15/2013 - Posted by Rohika Hardas

Exciting news! The FDA has approved the first implanted device to treat adult patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP).  Learn more at CBS News (video) and The New York Times (video+story)

First Bionic Eye In The US May Be Approved by FDA This Week.

01/28/2013 - Posted by Rohika Hardas

Have scientists finally created a bionic eye? The Wall Street Journal reports. Video here

HFV Grant Recipient Sai Chavala Leads Groundbreaking Study on Progression of AMD

01/28/2013 - Posted by Rohika Hardas

A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine is the foundation for a promising new blood test to detect the progression of macular degeneration to its more serious form, which can lead to blindness. Read the story or full journal article.

Exciting New Stem Cell Treatments

01/23/2013 - Posted by Rohika Hardas

Medical researchers may have found a way to reverse the leading cause of blindness in older people. Medical correspondent Dr. John LaPook takes a look at this new stem cell treatment. Video: www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/