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Stem cell treatments have been advertised as miracle cures for many illnesses, including vision loss—but not all advertised “treatments” work, and some have even proven dangerous. Last year, three patients with age-related…
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Watch our Facebook Live session from Friday, March 23, where we were joined online by special guest Dr. Jill Dolgin from the gene therapy company AGTC. In this video, Dr. Mary Sunderland…
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Stem cells are making headlines again! This is good news, especially for those living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common blinding eye disease in people over the age of 50….
Read More about Experimental Stem Cell Treatment for Macular Degeneration Restores Vision
For close to a decade Barrie Curtis and his wife Shirley were monthly donors, giving generously to support Fighting Blindness Canada’s (FBC’s) mission to fight blindness. Inspired by Shirley’s enthusiasm for vision…
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On Saturday February 10, 2018, Vince Lombardi and his family hosted the 17th Annual Light the Darkness Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance in support of Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC). “It seems that…
Read More about Lombardi Family Reaches More than $250,000 in Funds Raised
On Friday, February 23rd, Fighting Blindness Canada visited Dr. Ana Juricic, the Low Vision Doctor, to get her advice on low vision aids and technology. Watch the video below to learn more…
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