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Cathy Haverstock’s life was marked by kindness, purpose, and a deep commitment to making a difference. Together with her late husband Greg, they understood the importance of planning for the future and leaving…
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Rita Kodida, is a certified Genetic Counsellor (GC) who specializes in inherited eye disease, also known as inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Rita works alongside Dr. Brian Ballios at the Kensington Eye Institute…
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Fighting Blindness Canada’s Young Leaders Program recently hosted a powerful webinar exploring how vision loss and mental health intersect. The discussion brought together three speakers who offered both professional expertise and personal…
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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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