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As part of our 50th anniversary, we are paying tribute to the community members, families and volunteers who helped to light the path along the way. Today we celebrate Carol Lithwick: volunteer,…
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Since their launch in 2017, Fighting Blindness Canada’s Clinician Scientist Emerging Leader (CSEL) Awards have supported 14 ophthalmologists in training who are incorporating research into their careers. Below we share the impact…
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Optometrists are primary eye care providers who specialize in eye examinations and help diagnose, treat and manage many eye conditions. In addition to this front-line work, optometrists also undertake research to understand…
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Starting a research faculty career is not easy, and systemic barriers such as racism and sexism can make it that much harder. Financial support, mentorship, and career training are all essential for…
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When you first meet the Love boys, Kolton, age 6, and Karson, age 5, you find two active, engaging, and curious young boys who enjoy motor-biking, snowmobiling, playing hockey, and spending time…
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55, affecting approximately 2.5 million Canadians. In AMD, central vision is affected, making it harder…
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