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AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people aged 55+, affecting 2.5 million Canadians. Learn about AMD.
READ MORE2024 IN REVIEW: A LOOK BACK AT THE TOP STORIES OF LAST YEAR
From the passage of Canada’s National Strategy for Eye Care Act, to the world’s first eye transplant, to the approval of an FBC-funded clinical trial for a first-of-its-kind stem cell treatment, there’s...
READ MOREANNOUNCING THE 2024 CLINICIAN SCIENTIST EMERGING LEADER AWARDS!
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Clinician Scientist Emerging Leader (CSEL) award. These awards give emerging clinician scientists funding to help them further their research projects. Past CSEL...
READ MORE2024 INHERITED RETINAL DISEASE RESEARCH UPDATES
September is Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Month! Once again, we have compiled IRD research discoveries that took place in the last year. We are always looking to bring you news of innovation...
READ MOREWELCOME TO VIEW POINT TORONTO: LIVE STREAM
Jump To: Accessing the Live Stream | Program | Speaker Bios | Get Involved with FBC | Sponsors accessing the live stream Make sure you are registered to receive the Zoom link. One link will provide you access to a stream...
READ MOREWHERE ARE THEY NOW: DR. IAN MACDONALD — CLINICAL GENETICS PIONEER AND PATIENT CHAMPION
Dr. Ian MacDonald’s illustrious career began when, as a trainee in clinical genetics he had the opportunity to work on a project funded by Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC). Choroideremia is an inherited...
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