On September 7, 2019, RGW’s Cuong D. Vu, M.D., participated in the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ D.C. Metro Area Vision Seminar. Dr. Vu contributed his expertise to a panel discussion titled “Current Updates on Retinal Health, Treatments, and Research – A Conversation.”
The event was part of the Foundation’s Vision Seminar Series, which offers eye care professionals and the public presentations that cover research advancements, current treatments, clinical trials, and low-vision rehabilitation.
Dr. Vu previously has served as Medical Chair at numerous Montgomery County VisionWalks for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. As a hands-on participant in cutting-edge research, Dr. Vu has served as principle investigator for pivotal clinical trials on Macular Degeneration and Retinal Vein Occlusion, while maintaining clinical interest in the treatment of those two diseases, along with Diabetic Retinopathy, minimally invasive Retinal Vitreous surgery, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Imaging.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world’s leading private group that provides funds for retinal disease research. The Foundation’s goal is to drive the research that will lead to preventions, treatments, and vision restoration for the spectrum of degenerative retinal diseases.
