VIEW POINT

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.

View Point Toronto 2025 — Stem Cells & Regenerative Therapies for Retinal Disease

Learn about how stem cell research is opening new possibilities for restoring sight with Dr. David Gamm. This session will explain what stem cells are, how they may help repair the retina, and what it takes to turn promising research into real treatments.

View Point Toronto 2025 — From Research to Reality: Conversations on Clinical Trials

Learn from Dr. David Gamm, Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, Dr. Robert Koenekoop, and Bernie Zinck, a community member sharing their personal experience with clinical research. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of clinical trials for vision loss: how new therapies move from the lab to patients, how researchers and doctors communicate about emerging treatments, and why patient participation is vital to progress.

IRD Spotlight: Bardet-Biedl & Usher Syndromes

Dr. Elise Héon and Dr. Vince Tropepe will discuss how Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Usher Syndrome affect the retina, and how new genetic and stem-cell research is leading to emerging therapies. You will also hear from Robin Skeates and Annie Rivard as they share their personal experiences with these conditions.

Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): In Research & Practice

Explore this informative webinar designed for individuals living with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Hear expert insights from Dr. Jesia Hasan and Dr. Yan Huang, along with lived experience stories from Judianne Lilley, Joyce Crawford, and Peter Rice.