Reducing Retinal Blindness Worldwide

Message from RRF’s Founder

Welcome to Retina Research Foundation

Alice McPherson, MD

Alice McPherson, MD
Alice R. McPherson, MD Founder, Retina Research Foundation, 1969

Retina Research Foundation (RRF), based in Houston, Texas, is dedicated to fighting blindness through programs in research and education.

The purpose of this web site is to inform and educate the public on RRF and its goals, activities, accomplishments and plans in bringing its objectives to reality.

We cordially invite you to explore the contents of this site to become acquainted with the research we support, its importance to you and your vision, and how you may help us, if you so desire.


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Mission of RRF

The mission of the Retina Research Foundation is to reduce retinal blindness worldwide by funding programs in research and education. As a public charity, RRF raises funds from the private sector and the investment of its endowment funds.