VIEW POINT
Explore Fighting Blindness Canada’s View Point education series—events where you can discover the latest in vision research, ask questions, and connect with others affected by blinding eye diseases.
Explore our 2025 lineup below! For questions about our programming, or help registering, contact us at education@fightingblindness.ca or 1-800-461-3331.
Jump to: Dry AMD | 2025 View Point Recordings
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): In Research & Practice
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Webinar: 10:00 a.m. — 11:15 a.m. EST
Community Connect: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom
Are you or a loved one navigating life with dry AMD? Join us for an informative webinar offering the latest insights into research and emerging treatments. You will also have a chance to connect with others who understand the challenges of AMD and gain support from a community of people who truly care. There will be time for Q&A.
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Jesia Hasan is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in Medical Retina, trained at McGill University. She completed a fellowship in Medical Retina & Uveitis at the U.S. National Eye Institute. Dr. Hasan is an Assistant Professor at McGill and was recognized for outstanding clinical teaching in 2020 and 2024.
Dr. Yan Huang earned her Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry and studied Medical Sciences at Western University. She joined a VOSH mission trip to the Dominican Republic, providing eye care to underserved communities. Dr. Huang is an Optometry Partner practicing at the Specsavers Oakville, Ontario clinic location, where she’s dedicated to patient education and staying current with advancements in eye health.
If you have questions in advance or need assistance with registration, please email education@fightingblindness.ca.
Past View Point Recordings
You can access a list of past View Point recordings at this link.
If you would like to receive updates about new View Point events, share discussion topic ideas, or require assistance registering, please email education@fightingblindness.ca or call us at 1.800.461.3331 ext. 270.
2025 View Point Recordings
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): In Research & Practice
Experts Dr. Peter Campochiaro and Dr. Alan Cruess shared the latest research on gene therapy and treatment advancements, while our lived experience panel offered valuable personal insights. Watch the recording to stay informed and gain support.
IRD Spotlight: Understanding Stargardt Disease
Experts Dr. Kenneth C. Fan and Dr. Kirk Stephenson brought invaluable knowledge to the forefront of Stargardt disease care and treatment, while our lived experience panel shared meaningful personal insights. Watch the recording to stay informed and find support.
IRD Spotlight: Understanding X-linked Conditions (XLRP, XLRS, Choroideremia)
Experts Dr. Rachel Huckfeldt, Dr. Cynthia Qian, and Dr. Ramiro Maldonado shared the latest updates on XLRP, XLRS, and choroideremia, while our lived experience panel offered valuable personal insights. Watch the recording to stay informed.
View Point Calgary 2025 – Understanding Stem Cell Treatments
Learn about the current progress and challenges in stem cell treatments for retinal disorders with Dr. Deepak Lamba. This session will explain what’s possible today, what’s still being researched, and what it all means for people living with vision loss.
View Point Calgary 2025 – Ask the Expert: Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
In this session, we sit down with Dr. Geoff Williams to learn more about different age-related eye conditions, including wet and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and current treatments and therapies.
View Point Calgary 2025 – Ask the Expert: Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs)
There are over 20 inherited retinal diseases including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, Usher syndrome, and Leber congenital amaurosis. Being diagnosed with one of these conditions can be challenging, and you may have many questions about your care, or what treatments are available or currently being studied. Dr. Matt Benson will give an overview of IRDs and answer audience questions.
View Point Calgary 2025 – Adapting to Vision Loss
In this insightful session, people living with vision loss share personal stories of diagnosis, adaptation, and resilience. This candid conversation offers real-life insights, hard-earned wisdom, and supportive reflections for those on a similar journey.
Understanding the Bionic Eye and Retinal Prostheses
In this informative webinar, we sat down with Dr. Daniel Palanker to discuss retinal prosthetics—often referred to as “bionic eyes”—an exciting area of research aimed at restoring vision for individuals affected by severe retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
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