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May 5, 2026

Retina Foundation Hosts 2026 Visionary Luncheon on May 14, 
Celebrating 50 Years of Impact & the Future of Impact Investing

DALLAS – May 6, 2026 – The Retina Foundation, a global medical destination to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment, will host its signature annual fundraising event, the Visionary Luncheon, on Thursday, May 14 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Dr. Karl Csaky, Chief Strategy Officer for the Retina […]

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April 21, 2026

Beyond traditional treatments: breakthroughs in amblyopia and MS

Denver, Colo. (April 21, 2026)—Two studies presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology’s (ARVO) 2026 Annual Meeting explored innovative approaches in advancing treatment options for vision-related neurological conditions. One study identified a potential therapy for amblyopia that may offer benefits beyond traditional approaches. The second study discovered links between inflammation and cholesterol […]

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January 28, 2025

Mark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D., FARVO, Director of Ophthalmic Genetics, celebrates first year with the Retina Foundation

Dr. Mark Pennesi, an expert in inherited retinal diseases, is marking a significant milestone as he celebrates his one-year anniversary at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest. Returning to the Foundation, where he first began his career as an intern under Dr. David Birch, Dr. Pennesi has already made a profound impact. His biggest accomplishment […]

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November 20, 2024

The Retina Foundation Hosts Eye On Innovation, The Series, to Discuss Transforming Dallas Health – The Legacy of T. Boone Pickens.

Blindness. Cancer. Brain Health. Hospice. Nursing. Health and Fitness. Protecting health and the quality of life is an important part of T. Boone Pickens’ legacy, and his investment in innovative medical research and science helped shape the fabric of Dallas healthcare today. During the Retina Foundation’s Eye on Innovation, The Series, on November 20, 2025, […]

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November 8, 2023

The Retina Foundation Hosts Eye On Innovation, The Series, to Discuss the Future of Healthcare in Texas

Dallas-based organization is hosting its annual luncheon celebrating its mission to preserve and restore sight with the leadership of renowned Dallas philanthropists. DALLAS (October, 2023) – The Retina Foundation, Still Water Foundation and Texas 2036 came together at this year’s first Eye on Innovation, The Series, titled Vision for Texas: Staying Connected for Better Health. […]

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June 9, 2023

Exclusive: Retina Foundation Receives $1 Million Donation to Advance Ocular Stem Cell Lab

Dallas-based Retina Foundation of the Southwest has received a $1 million donation to advance its ocular stem cell laboratory. Researchers will use the funding to identify personalized stem-cell-based therapies and potential cures for age-related macular degeneration. The donation was provided by Grant and Jill Henderson. Grant is president of Dallas-based Talon Oil & Gas. Located […]

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May 18, 2023

Retina Foundation’s Visionary Luncheon Celebrates Life‑Changing Advancements for Innovative Research and Vision Treatment

The Retina Foundation of the Southwest, a world-class medical research organization committed to vision loss prevention and sight restoration, celebrated its success in accelerating treatment efforts during its annual Visionary Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on May 18. The Retina Foundation raised a record-breaking $717,000. Visionary Luncheon Chairs Steve and Barb Durham noted that over […]

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