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This year, Cycle for Sight marks 15 years of fundraising towards ground-breaking vision research! We connected with long-time Cycle for Sight volunteer, Demitrios Kotsambouyoukas to learn what inspired him to join the…
Read More about FBC’s Cycle for Sight Volunteer Shares What it means to be Part of the Movement
In 2022 Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) awarded Dr. Ajitha Thanabalsuriar from McGill University a $200,000 research grant to further her research into antibiotic corneal infections, also called bacterial keratitis. Learn about Dr….
Read More about Battling antibiotic resistant eye infections
Did you know that AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55 and affects over 2.5 million Canadians? Join us during the month of February…
Read More about February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month!
Cells Grown in Lab can Reach Out and Connect to Other Retina Cells Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) funded scientist Dr. David Gamm (University of Wisconsin) has successfully shown that photoreceptor cells grown…
Read More about Advances in Stem Cell Therapy made by FBC-Funded Researcher
Cody Campbell was born with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Like many who are diagnosed with RP, Cody’s vision began deteriorating slowly from a young age. Despite many challenges faced throughout his adolescence and…
Read More about White Cane Series: Backpacker Cody Campbell Inspires those with vision loss to pack their bags.
Funding innovative vision research is at the heart of Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC). Throughout the year, our monthly e-newsletter has shared articles and publications showcasing the amazing research and advocacy work taking…
Read More about top 10 articles that Captured Your Attention in 2022!Join the Fight!
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