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A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE: BIONIC EYE TECHNOLOGY
Different Types of Prostheses There are several kinds of prostheses being studied today. Some sit under the retina (subretinal), others rest on top of the retina (epiretinal), and some bypass the eye...
READ MORE2025 RESEARCH ROUND-UP: ADVANCES IN INHERITED RETINAL DISEASE
The past year has seen ongoing progress in the field of inherited retinal disease (IRD) research. From discoveries reshaping our understanding of retinal biology to the first photoreceptor replacement cell therapy entering...
READ MOREFBC SUPPORTS PATH FORWARD FOR XLRP TREATMENT
Fighting Blindness Canada is urging Johnson & Johnson to continue pursuing regulatory approval for botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec), a gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP). This potential treatment has offered new hope...
READ MOREDIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common form of vision loss associated with diabetes, affecting approximately one million Canadians. Learn about DR.
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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). It's a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in Canada, affecting over 400,000 Canadians. Learn more.
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Over 22,000 Canadians live with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs)—genetic conditions that can lead to vision loss or blindness. Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is at the forefront of advancing research, treatments, and support for individuals affected by IRDs. Learn more.
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