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Oct 3, 2023

Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) and optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) are leading causes of poor vision in children in Canada. These conditions are caused by underdevelopment of the optic nerve which transmits visual information…

Read More about FBC-funded researcher identifying risk factors for vision loss in children
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Aug 29, 2023

Fighting Blindness Canada funded researcher Dr. Sachdev Sidhu (University of Waterloo) has developed a novel antibody therapy that will now be tested in a Phase 1/2 human clinical trial (Clinical Trial ID:…

Read More about Clinical Trial launched to test first of its kind drug for AMD and DME
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Aug 29, 2023

September is Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Month and we thought it was a great time to share some of the research discoveries that are moving us towards new treatments across different IRDs…

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Aug 9, 2023

Dreaming of an unforgettable European adventure? Now’s your chance to win a trip of a lifetime with a 3-night stay and Paella making experience in Barcelona for you and 3 guests by…

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Aug 8, 2023

We sat down with Fighting Blindness Canada’s Morgan Ineson, Manager, Education to learn about her and her dedication to providing accessible resources and support to the vision loss community. When did you…

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Aug 4, 2023

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! In recognition of this important awareness month, we are sharing on the topic of myopia and how this eye condition can affect children. Keep…

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