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Through Our Eyes

Welcome to the “Through Our Eyes” podcast by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation. We are a community of visually impaired young adults talking about what it’s like to navigate through high school, college, career, and beyond. We tap into our experiences and cover a wide range of topics providing you with actionable tips and strategies you can implement in your own life.

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Update frequency
every 16 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
38
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Shaping a Bright Future: Sheldon Lewis’ Story of Adaptability | Ep #37

Shaping a Bright Future: Sheldon Lewis’ Story of Adaptability | Ep #37

In this episode of the Through Our Eyes Podcast, we speak with Sheldon Lewis, a dedicated professional and family man who lives with a rare inherited condition called choroideremia, which causes prog…

00:36:14  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Through David’s Eyes: Thriving in School with a Rare Retinal Condition | Ep #36

Through David’s Eyes: Thriving in School with a Rare Retinal Condition | Ep #36

Join us on this heartfelt episode of Through Our Eyes by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation, where Megan, a devoted mother, shares her journey raising her visually impaired son, David. Diagnos…

00:18:06  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Undefined by FEVR : Laura’s Inspiring  Path  |  Ep #35

Undefined by FEVR : Laura’s Inspiring Path | Ep #35

🎙️ Meet Laura, a remarkable young woman from Michigan living with FEVR, a rare retinal disease. Diagnosed at 18 months, she’s blind in one eye but embraces life fully, from her job in memory care to …

00:13:00  |   Wed 21 May 2025
25 Years of progress: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Capone & Wallace Stuckey | Ep. #34

25 Years of progress: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Capone & Wallace Stuckey | Ep. #34

Wallace Stuckey returns to the Through Our Eyes podcast for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Capone of the PRRF. From early childhood surgeries to navigating significant milestones like high school,…

00:31:31  |   Fri 09 May 2025
A Vision of Joy: Planning a Wedding with Visual Impairment | Ep #33

A Vision of Joy: Planning a Wedding with Visual Impairment | Ep #33

In this heartfelt episode of the "Through Our Eyes" podcast, host Luisa Recchia sits down with Brianna Soper (formerly Willett) to discuss her recent wedding journey. Brianna, who has been visually i…

00:13:36  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
Turning Challenges Into Action: The Walls Family Story | Ep #32

Turning Challenges Into Action: The Walls Family Story | Ep #32

In this inspiring episode of Through Our Eyes, we relaunch into a new season of the show with a powerful story of hope, resilience, and advocacy. Host Lisa Recchia welcomes Colin Walls and his father…

00:29:06  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
Empowering the Blind Community: Amy Wilson's Journey to Safety Advocacy | Ep #31

Empowering the Blind Community: Amy Wilson's Journey to Safety Advocacy | Ep #31

In this episode we speak with Amy Wilson, founder of the Safety Positive Foundation, who shares her journey from being a tomboy growing up in Missouri, diagnosed with juvenile macular degeneration at…

00:42:12  |   Wed 21 Aug 2024
Through Taengkwa's Eyes: Navigating Retinopathy and Embracing Special Education | Ep #30

Through Taengkwa's Eyes: Navigating Retinopathy and Embracing Special Education | Ep #30

In this episode of the "Through our Eyes" podcast by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation, hosts Lisa Recchia and Brianna Willett engage with Taengkwa Sturgill, a 22-year-old student studying sp…

00:16:52  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
Living with Cone Dystrophy: Hannah's Therapeutic Humor | Ep #29

Living with Cone Dystrophy: Hannah's Therapeutic Humor | Ep #29

In this episode of the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation podcast, Hannah, a content creator, discusses her journey with vision loss and how she has utilized social media as a therapeutic outlet. …

00:40:54  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
Brighter Horizons: Navigating Life After Vision Loss w/ Aisha Na'Sha| Ep #28

Brighter Horizons: Navigating Life After Vision Loss w/ Aisha Na'Sha| Ep #28

In this podcast episode, we hear a compelling narrative of resilience and adaptation from a Aisha, who experienced sudden vision loss due to a rare condition called pseudo tumor cerebri or idiopathic…

00:28:33  |   Fri 10 May 2024
Unveiling the World of Audio Gaming: A Conversation with Shelby Craig | Ep #27

Unveiling the World of Audio Gaming: A Conversation with Shelby Craig | Ep #27

In this insightful episode of the Through Our Eyes podcast, hosts Luisa and Brianna are joined by special guest Shelby Craig to explore the world of accessible gaming. Together, they delve into the c…

00:20:01  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Seeing Through Sound: A Journey of Music and Vision W/ Heather Hutchinson | Ep #26

Seeing Through Sound: A Journey of Music and Vision W/ Heather Hutchinson | Ep #26

This episode features Heather Hutchison, a blind social media influencer, musician, and author. Heather shares her journey of navigating life as a blind individual, her experiences in the music indus…

00:24:00  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024
Journey Through Disability: Stories of Resilience, Advocacy, and Learning Braille /w Heather Wolf | Ep #25

Journey Through Disability: Stories of Resilience, Advocacy, and Learning Braille /w Heather Wolf | Ep #25

This episode features Heather Wolf, who shares her personal experiences living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and deafness. Heather discusses her journey of being diagnosed with RP in college and the…

00:34:31  |   Thu 21 Mar 2024
Leading & Thriving /w Charlie Kramer | Ep #24

Leading & Thriving /w Charlie Kramer | Ep #24

Charlie Kramer, a 30-year-old living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), shares his experiences growing up with a family history of RP and how it shaped his perspective. He proudly uses his cane every da…

00:26:54  |   Wed 06 Mar 2024
UPDATES!! - What's Going On At The PRRF, The Podcast, & The Life Of Bri!!! | Ep #23

UPDATES!! - What's Going On At The PRRF, The Podcast, & The Life Of Bri!!! | Ep #23

Welcome to season 2 of the Through Our Eyes Podcast by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation!  In this episode, Bri gives a life update and fills you in on everything coming up in season 2 of the…

00:08:36  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
Life As Best Friends & Professional Paralympic Swimmers/w Anastasia Pagonis & Gia Pergolini 2/2 | Ep #22

Life As Best Friends & Professional Paralympic Swimmers/w Anastasia Pagonis & Gia Pergolini 2/2 | Ep #22

This episode is the conclusion of the conversation with Anastasia and Gia!  These two extraordinary young women talk more about their daily life, training regimen, and how their long distance friends…

00:36:08  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
Becoming Paralympic Gold Medalists /w Anastasia Pagonis & Gia Pergolini  1/2 | Ep #21

Becoming Paralympic Gold Medalists /w Anastasia Pagonis & Gia Pergolini 1/2 | Ep #21

This episode dives into the extraordinary journey of two remarkable Paralympic gold medalists,  Anastasia & Gia. We uncover the awe-inspiring stories that have defined their lives and their beautiful…

00:27:34  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
Exploring The Principles of Genetic Research In Genetic Eye Disease - Part 3/3 | Episode #20

Exploring The Principles of Genetic Research In Genetic Eye Disease - Part 3/3 | Episode #20

Welcome to part 3 of the conversation with Dr. Kimberly Drenser! This episode dives into CTR27, the basis for the idea behind Caeregen Therapeutics, the history of the company, and the work they've d…

00:10:13  |   Fri 18 Aug 2023
Exploring The Principles of Genetic Research In Genetic Eye Disease - Part 2/3 | Episode #19

Exploring The Principles of Genetic Research In Genetic Eye Disease - Part 2/3 | Episode #19

Welcome to part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Kimberly Drenser! This episode navigates the landscape of research & development challenges and the amazing scientific breakthroughs that Dr. Drenser ha…

00:23:49  |   Sun 30 Jul 2023
Exploring The Principles Of Genetic Research In Genetic Eye Disease - Part 1/3 | Episode #18

Exploring The Principles Of Genetic Research In Genetic Eye Disease - Part 1/3 | Episode #18

This episode embarks on a journey through the world of groundbreaking research with our special guest, Dr. Kimberly Drenser, who holds the prestigious title of what is called a double doctor (i.e. s…

00:18:50  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
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