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Since 2014, we’ve supported the LCA community with education, resources, and connections that strengthen and unite individuals and families across the IRD community.
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What’s New
Episode 12: Understanding Clinical Trials with Dr. Jason Comander
Dr. Jason Comander is the Ayub Family Chair in Ophthalmology and Director of the Inherited Retinal Disorder Service at Mass Eye and Ear. He has led several groundbreaking clinical trials, including delivering the first commercial dose of LUXTURNA® for LCA2 caused by RPE65 mutations and serving as the lead investigator and surgeon for the first […]
Opus Genetics in Alignment with FDA for Phase 3 LCA5 Gene Therapy ClinicalTrial
Opus Genetics has reached alignment with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Phase 3 clinical trial design for OPGx-LCA5, the company’s emerging LCA5 gene therapy. If OPGx-LCA5 is safe and meets its primary outcome measure in the trial at six months, Opus will likely seek FDA approval by submitting a Biologics License […]
Dinner in the Dark
October 24, 2026 • Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket, CT Our primary fundraiser for the year, this event is a true culinary adventure! You will enjoy a gourmet dinner while wearing a blindfold, and we keep the menu secret. Come learn about the exciting ways we are working to transform the lives of those without […]
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