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.
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…
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…
🎙️ 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 …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…