MOVE FOR SIGHT

Register today for MOVE FOR SIGHT 2026 and join hundreds of Canadians on Saturday, June 6, to support sight-saving research and the development of trusted educational resources for the 1.2 million Canadians living with vision loss.

Glaucoma & Optic Nerve: In Conversation

Join this webinar for an interactive discussion on glaucoma, current areas of research, and what these developments may mean for people living with glaucoma.

AMD Coffee Connections

Join us in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmon and Calgary for an in-person meet-up for people affected by age-related macular degeneration. Connect with experts and members in your community.

IRD Coffee Connections

Join us in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary for small, in-person gathering for people living with an inherited retinal disease. Hear from experts and connect with others with an IRD.

Webinar: AMD In Research & Practice

Watch our recent View Point webinar, Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Research & Practice. This expert-led update explores current research, emerging therapies, and clinical considerations in AMD.

Health Information Line

Getting diagnosed with an eye disease and navigating tests, appointments, and treatments can be confusing and complicated. Our Health Information Line is here to answer your eye health-related questions.

Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD): In Conversation

This webinar will feature Dr. Brian Ballios, a clinician-scientist specializing in inherited retinal disease and ocular genetics. He will share insights from his clinical and research work.

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