Science Helps You See Your Daughter Grow Up
More than 1.2 million Canadians live with vision loss. When you’re told you’re losing your sight, questions take over. What will you do now? What will life look like? Will you see your daughter take her first step, graduate, get married?
By advancing research, providing expert information and fostering connections, Fighting Blindness Canada helps turn science into sight.
Fighting Blindness Canada’s Role in Advancing Vision Health
Research has already turned science into sight for many people living with a blinding eye disease. Today, up to 75% of vision loss is preventable or treatable with early detection. Research is on the verge of many more breakthroughs, and Fighting Blindness Canada funds world-class research to drive discoveries. We’ve helped researchers identify the genes that cause inherited blinding eye diseases and contributed to breakthrough clinical trials with the potential to restore sight.
Since our founding, FBC has:
$42M+
Invested in research
850+
Fostered scientific discoveries
230+
Funded research grants
Resources
Research has already changed what’s possible for Canadians living with vision loss. But while we push toward new treatments and cures, we’re also focused on what people need right now — clear answers, trusted information, and real connection.
Our eye health resources offer in-depth guidance on risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Through our Health Information Line and educational events, people can connect directly with experts. And through our connection programs, those living with vision loss can share experiences, learn from one another, and find support in navigating what comes next.
Eye Health Resources
Our in-depth eye health resources pages provide information on diagnosis, treatment options and tips for preventing vision loss. Explore our eye health resources on:
View Point Education Series
Our View Point education series brings you the latest information about vision health and research, community resources and living well with an eye disease through in-person events and online webinars. They also offer an opportunity to connect with others living with vision loss. View upcoming sessions.
Health Information Line
Getting diagnosed with an eye disease and navigating tests, appointments, and treatments can be confusing and complicated. Fighting Blindness Canada’s (FBC) Health Information Line is here to answer your eye health-related questions. Contact us via email or call 1.888.626.2995.
Our Stories
Bernie Zinck: Tapping into Creativity & Hope
Bernie Zinck has x-linked retinitis pigmentosa, but he doesn’t let that get in the way of his dreams — he’s the band leader of a 15-piece band that plays across Nova Scotia. One day, he hopes to see the audience he plays for.
Dagmar Jamieson: Finding Resilience in Hope
Dagmar Jamieson lives with hope for the future thanks to the knowledge that research could mean future generations may not be faced with blinding eye disease.
View Point Webinars
AMD Webinar
In this webinar on age-related macular degeneration, Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, Vitreoretinal Surgeon, shares insights from his work across clinical care, research, and global clinical trials, highlighting advances in technology and treatment approaches relevant to AMD.
Glaucoma Webinar
Glaucoma & Optic Nerve: In Conversation features Dr. Qianqian Wang, an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma, and Dr. Jason Meyer, Indiana University, providing insights and answering questions on glaucoma research and treatments.
Help Us Turn Science into Sight
Fighting Blindness Canada is helping to turn science into solutions, funding the most promising research, moving it out of the lab and into the hands of people who need it most. Help us make a difference.