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Different Types of Prostheses There are several kinds of prostheses being studied today. Some sit under the retina (subretinal), others rest on top of the retina (epiretinal), and some bypass the eye…
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The past year has seen ongoing progress in the field of inherited retinal disease (IRD) research. From discoveries reshaping our understanding of retinal biology to the first photoreceptor replacement cell therapy entering…
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When Victoria Nolan lost her sight shortly after the birth of her daughter, she faced a crossroads. Vision loss could have defined her by limitation—but instead, she chose to redefine what was…
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Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) recently sat down with Godfrey Wong, a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist, to learn more about what patients can expect when visiting an ophthalmology clinic. As part of the…
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This summer, theatre takes a bold new shape with Rainbow on Mars—a genre-defying immersive performance that blends fantasy, movement, and accessibility in unforgettable ways. Created by artist and academic Devon Healey and…
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Fighting Blindness Canada is urging Johnson & Johnson to continue pursuing regulatory approval for botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec), a gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP). This potential treatment has offered new hope…
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