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Research update: A new vision test could help identify vision problems earlier in toddlers

Diagnosing vision problems in very young children can be challenging. Many of the most accurate vision tests require children to identify letters or match shapes — tasks that are difficult for toddlers…

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Brianna Watts
Brianna’s Story: Taking Action

Brianna turned a deeply personal experience with vision loss into action by becoming a fundraiser for Fighting Blindness Canada. By taking on the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon, she’s raising funds to support…

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Uniting to Change What’s Possible

Vision loss can be isolating. That’s why coming together matters.

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Doug Carr
Doug Carr: Commitment to Hope and Progress for Family

When Doug Carr learned he had retinitis pigmentosa (RP) at age 38, he didn’t panic. Having watched his dad, who also had RP, cope with his own progressive vision loss, Doug took…

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David Gamm
Cell Replacement Therapy: A Primer

As the first stem cell therapies have gone into clinical trial to test if they are safe and effective, we have put together a primer to help our readers understand them, and…

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Woman with sun hat and sunglasses
Top Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Safe This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine—but it’s also a time to think about protecting your vision. Just as you protect your skin from the sun, your…

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