Retina Foundation Presents at Annual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Conference
Clinical Research Coordinator Eric Vasquez presented findings on retinitis pigmentosa as a National Eye Institute Travel Grant recipient.
DALLAS – (June 4, 2026) – The Retina Foundation, a global leader dedicated to preventing vision loss and restoring sight through innovative research and treatment, participated in the annual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) conference in May.
Among the Foundation’s presenters was Clinical Research Coordinator Eric Vasquez, who received an ARVO Foundation/National Eye Institute Travel Grant. The grant supports scientists in sharing research and collaborating with peers in the vision and ophthalmology community.
At the conference, Vasquez presented “Factors Impacting Relationship Between Photoreceptors Outer Segment Volume and Volumetric Visual Field Sensitivity Indices in Subjects with Retinitis Pigmentosa.” Travel grant recipients are selected based on the potential interest and impact of their research in vision science.
Other Retina Foundation presenters included Dr. Karl Csaky, scientific director of the Molecular Ophthalmology Laboratory and Clinical Center of Innovation for AMD, Dr. Eileen Birch, scientific director of the Crystal Charity Ball Pediatric Vision Laboratory, and Senior Staff Scientist Doris Lambracht-Washington. As a leader in ophthalmology research, the Retina Foundation continues to share its latest findings and contribute to conversations shaping the future of retinal science.
ABOUT THE RETINA FOUNDATION
The Retina Foundation’s uniquely nimble, innovative and patient-focused model yields solutions that preserve and restore vision more quickly for patients. A global leader in advanced medical research for retinal diseases and disorders, the Retina Foundation does not charge patients. Focused on age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal diseases, and pediatric vision disorders, the Retina Foundation leads more than 60 clinical research studies and provides more than 2,000 vision assessments each year free of charge. Learn more at www.retinafoundation.org.
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