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Meet Wade:(details are not given to protect his privacy) Monday, Wade’s grandmother emailed the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. Wade was 5 days old, born in the Midwest. Wade was diagnosed with CHEDS a major eye problem that could ...
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Bellizzi, 4/13/1931 - 4/8/2024, Executive Director and Founder of The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. Our mind says that he is no longer in pain but our hearts and family ...
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- Corrina BellizziFormer guest, and founder of the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation, Robert Bellizzi, passed away this week at the *almost* ...
Kowa Company Ltd. a sponsor of the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation is conducting two clinical studies for eye drops. Eligible and interested participants who want to volunteer as a subject for the KOWA K-321 clinical trials can contact ...
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Dear Bob:I have had a few worried text messages from patients. Other members of yours I am sure are worried about their transplants being affected by COVID-19 and if their transplants affect their risk for COVID-19.Patients ...
A dozen people attended the July 13, 2019, meeting of this group. One had a first DMEK the week prior to the meeting. Two others have not had any surgeries. As no speaker was scheduled, each person around the long conference table ...
In January, we had a small but lively and rewarding meeting that included two new participants who each drove an hour or more to attend their first corneal dystrophy support group meeting.We discussed experiences consulting with ...
Bob: Dr. Terry thank you for giving us some of your valuable time with this interview. All of us at the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation and Fuchs Friends appreciate it very much.Dr. Terry: Thanks, Bob. It is a pleasure for me to do ...
Ann W's DMEK Blog update February 2018
I put a little bit about my second Dmek/ cataract operation back in May 2016 in instalment 4 but sure enough by the time I had my Moorfields check up appointment in December 2016 I had forgotten ...
“Thank you for sending me the April Newsletter. In 2005 my daughter was able to contact your Fuchs’ Friends Group on the internet and collect many encouraging testimonies of those who had success with Dr. Terry and his procedure. The result of my trip to Portland and Dr. Terry’s surgery I came home with perfect vision in my right eye! I thank God daily for Dr. Terry and his mission for good vision.”
– Irving, Arkansas