Foundation Fighting Blindness of Austin & San Antonio

The Foundation is the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases. When the Foundation was established in 1971, little was known about these diseases. Today, 40 clinical trials are either underway or being prepared to launch for potential treatments. You can help continue the Foundation's momentum by donating in honor of Blindness Awareness Month! fightingblindness.org/blindnessawareness Image Description: A researcher looking into a microscope with orange overlay and text that says, "Funding more than 40 clinical trials, Foundation Fighting Blindness."

Did you know that Stargardt disease is referred to as juvenile or early onset macular degeneration? That's because Stargardt disease is often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence. Find out more about Stargardt disease at: www.fightingblindness.org/diseases/stargardt-disease

Today is White Cane Day and we're raising awareness by sharing Maeva's story! 5-year-old Maeva was diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) at only six months old. Now she's an independent explorer, thanks to her white cane! Read more about Maeva's experience with her white cane at: www.fightingblindness.org//maeva-s-independence-with-her-w

Blindness Awareness Month is all about coming together to spread the word about blinding diseases! The Foundation is excited to be partnering with AGTC this month to do just that and raise important funds for research! For every like, share, or reply on this post, AGTC will contribute $1 in support of finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases. Image Description: Foundation Fighting Blindness logo in the top left corner with text underneath that says, "Thanks to our partner" with the AGTC logo to the right.

Smile, it’s Amazon Prime Day, today and tomorrow! Don’t forget to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness by shopping using AmazonSmile. Support sight-saving research and save at the same time! Shop all the deals at: https://smile.amazon.com/

Did you know that night blindness is one of the earliest and most frequent symptoms of retinitis pigmentosa (RP)? RP also causes progressive loss of peripheral vision. Learn more about RP at: www.fightingblindness.org/diseases/retinitis-pigmentosa Image Description: A crescent moon and stars with text underneath that says, "Did you know that night blindness is one of the earliest and most frequent symptoms of retinitis pigmentosa (RP)?"

Today is World Sight Day! There are 2.2 billion people across the world that have a vision impairment or blindness. We need your help to continue driving research that will find treatments and cures for the entire spectrum of blinding retinal diseases. Today-only, AGTC will match all donations. Donate in honor of World Sight Day today to have your impact doubled! Image Description: Closeup on an eye with the world reflected in it and text at the top that says, "Foundation Fighting Blindness."

Steve and Dot Dutterer have kind and approachable personalities that captivate everyone they meet. With their expansive network, and a lot of hard work and dedication over the past 19 years, Steve and Dot have raised more than $743,000 for the Foundation through the Baltimore VisionWalk! Read their Beacon Story at: www.fightingblindness.org//the-dutterers-aren-t-afraid-to- Image Description: Steve and Dot Dutterer at the Baltimore VisionWalk with text underneath that says, "Foundation Fighting Blindness."

Did you know that a partial loss of vision or a blind spot is called the scotoma? Everyone affected by a blinding retinal disease has a unique perception. But we can all come together this Blindness Awareness Month to share our experiences! fightingblindness.org/blindnessawareness Image Description: Sunset landscape of fall foliage and a mountain in the background with a dark spot covering the center of the image. Text underneath says, "Foundation Fighting Blindness."

October is Blindness Awareness Month! This month, we want everyone in the Fighting Blindness community to come together to spread the word and share their experiences with blindness and visual impairments. Help us raise awareness for all blinding retinal diseases this October by sharing our posts! fightingblindness.org/blindnessawareness Image Description: Stick figure man spreading his arms up to represent an eye icon with text to the left that says, "October is Blindness Awareness Month!" and "Foundation Fighting Blindness" text underneath.

Meet Sam. YouTuber Sam Seavey was diagnosed with Stargardt disease when he was just 11 years old, but didn’t fully accept his visual impairments until his early 30s. Now he’s helping others through The Blind Life, which is currently the most extensive resource for assistive technology on the internet. Read Sam's full Beacon Story at:www.fightingblindness.org//blind-youtuber-finding-his-spot #FoundationFightingBlindness#fightblindness#fightingblindness#blindness#endblindness#RDD#retinaldisease#maculardegeneration#stargardtdisease#vision#research#science#beacon#beaconstories#beaconstory#inspiring#youtube#assistivetechnology#assistivetech

FOLLOW OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT! Visit the Austin-San Antonio VisionWalk Instagram account (@FightingBlindnessAustin) https://www.instagram.com/fightingblindnessaustin/ Follow us, tag us, and post your own photos using #VisionWalkStrong!

We're celebrating National Guide Dog Awareness Month this September by sharing Michael's journey on getting his first guide dog! Michael was matched with his guide dog, Geo, in March 2020, two years after he applied with Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Geo is from their Guiding Eyes Running Guides program. Michael and Geo now have a relationship unlike any other! Read their Beacon Story here:www.fightingblindness.org/reso/geo-a-four-legged-wonder-140.... #FoundationFightingBlindness #fightblindness #fightingblindness #blindness #endblindness #RDD #retinaldisease #retinitispigmentosa #ushersyndrome #maculardegeneration #stargardtdisease #vision #research #science #guidedog #guidingeyes #guidedogmonth #guidedogawareness

Today is the 6th Annual Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day! Usher syndrome is a rare inherited disease causing combined hearing and vision loss. Help spread awareness today by sharing and using #USHDAY! You can learn more about Usher syndrome here: www.fightingblindness.org/diseases/usher-syndrome