See What’s Possible
See beyond the moment everything changes. Because possibility is found in every discovery, every breakthrough, every story of strength. Together, we’re moving closer to a future where having a blinding eye disease no longer defines what’s possible.
Eight million Candians have a blinding eye disease.
For people facing vision loss, knowledge can feel distant and hope uncertain. Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is working to change that. By advancing research, providing expert information and fostering connections, FBC helps turn possibility into action.
Funding Research
Research has already made significant impacts on Canadians living with vision loss. New treatments have helped slow down the progress of blinding eye disease. In fact, thanks to research, 75 per cent of vision loss is preventable or treatable with early detection. But we know more needs to be done, and that we are on the verge of great discoveries.
Since our founding, FBC has invested more than $42 million in research, resulting in over 850 discoveries. We’ve helped researchers identify the genes that cause inherited eye diseases and contributed to groundbreaking clinical trials with the potential of restoring sight.
Resources
Research has already made significant impacts on Canadians living with vision loss. New treatments have helped slow down the progress of blinding eye disease, and more work remains to be done. While we fund the discovery of new treatments, we also provide programs for those living with vision loss so they can learn more about their eye disease, get answers to their questions and stay up to date on the latest developments in research.
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.
Dr. Matthew Benson: Developing Therapies
Dr. Matthew Benson, University of Alberta, a recipient of a 2024 Fighting Blindness Canada Research Grant explains how important the grant is to his goals of developing therapies to prevent vision loss.
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 Support Vision Research & Programs
FBC is dedicated to supporting research into blinding eye disease. We also help provide education and connection programs for people living with vision loss so they can learn about their disease, find out about the latest research and connect with others facing similar challenges. Help us make a difference.
Join the Fight!
Learn how your support is helping to bring a future without blindness into focus! Be the first to learn about the latest breakthroughs in vision research and events in your community by subscribing to our e-newsletter that lands in inboxes the beginning of each month.