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Turning Science into Sight: Marco’s Vision for Hope and Leadership

When Marco Fillion was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 13, he met the news with a response that would come to define his life: “It is what it is.” This wasn’t defeat,…

Vision Health Partners’ Coalition Applauds Canada’s First National Strategy for Eye Care and Urges Bold Action on Implementation

(Ottawa, ON) June 8, 2026 — The Vision Health Partners Coalition (VHPC) is applauding the tabling of Canada’s first-ever National Strategy for Eye Care as a landmark moment for the more than…

What ARVO 2026 Told Us About the Future of Vision Research

Each year, researchers, clinicians, companies, and organizations from around the world gather at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting to share the latest advances in eye and vision…

Eyes on the Ride: Lisa Hudson’s Journey with Vision Loss and Hope

For Lisa Hudson, life has always been about balance — balance between a demanding career, time with family, and taking care of herself. Working in cybersecurity and IT program management, her days…

National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Kristen Ashworth

How does personal experience drive breakthroughs in stem cell research? Kristen Ashworth, a PhD candidate at the Ballios Lab (Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute), is proving that the most impactful research is…

Running for Logan

Samantha Slack’s son, Logan, has X-linked Juvenile Retinoschisis (XLRS). She shares her story of why she runs for hope, a brighter future, and most of all, her son. It started with a…

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