The urgent mission of The Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.FFB offers information and referral services for affected individuals and their families as well as doctors and eye care professionals. The Foundation also provides comprehensive information kits on retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and Usher syndrome. Our newsletter "In Focus,"and our-newsletter, "InSight,"present articles on coping, research updates, and Foundation news. "InFocus"is published 3 times per year; "InSight"is sent approximately 6 times per year. Our national conference is usually held every other year.