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Book Title:Unblinded: The Start-Up That Launched a Revolution in Saving Sight
Author:David Guyer
Co-Authors:Ian Keldoulis
Published:2026
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) used to be the #1 cause of blindness in the developed world, with no effective treatments. The disease became known for robbing its elderly victims of their central vision and the opportunity to age gracefully, leaving them with the fear of going blind. Today, this is no longer the case for most people. This book chronicles the discovery of anti-VEGF (anti-vascular endothelial growth factor) therapies, and the role Dr. Guyer played in this medical breakthrough. This treatment has saved millions from blindness, as anti-VEGF therapies are now the most commonly-used treatment for AMD. This book helps readers see how to overcome great obstacles even in the face of adversity, ways to turn setbacks into success, and the process to develop a solution mindset. Proceeds from the book also go to the Wise Eyes Foundation non-profit organization, with a mission to reduce the unmet need in large population retinal diseases through research and patient support.