First-in-human trial of a new gene therapy that seeks to restore sight for patients affected with retinitis pigmentosa (Dallas, Texas – August 25, 2015) The Retina Foundation of the Southwest announced today that it will be the initial site in the nation to conduct a Phase I/II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of a […]
READ MORE(Dallas, TX- July 2015) – After the release of promising results from the StemCells, Inc. Phase I/II clinical trial on the safety and efficacy of their proprietary human neural stem cells for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest will participate in the expansion of the study as one […]
READ MOREThe Argus II Retinal Prosthesis system uses a tiny camera mounted on what looks like sunglasses, which sends a wireless signal to electrodes implanted on the retina. DALLAS — Relying on a guide to walk down a hallway is just the beginning of Bonnie Harper’s daily challenges with blindness. “Just losing that freedom and doing […]
READ MOREBy Lauren Silverman You can use your iPhone to play games, find restaurants, even friends. Now, some people in North Texas are using their iPhones to prevent blindness. There’s a tiny part of your retina – that’s the tissue in the back of the eye – called the macula. It’s what makes it possible for […]
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