Join us for our new workshop series: AMD Coffee Connections. This unique gathering blends peer support and Ask the Expert sessions, providing individuals living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and gain insights from experts in the field.

What to Expect:

• Learn: Hear from experts in the field about the latest treatment options and ask your questions
• Connect: Meet others who understand the journey of living with AMD
• Share: Participate in conversations with experts and peers to exchange valuable insights and strategies

Speaker:

• Dr. Zaid Mammo is a subspecialist in retinal diseases with expertise in medical and surgical retina, focusing on conditions like AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachments. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia and actively engaged in retinal research and training future ophthalmologists.

Refreshments will be provided.

Participation is free, but registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. If you are registering multiple people, each person must fill out a separate form.

If you require help with registration or are interested in participating in this session as a facilitator, please reach out to us by phone at 1-800-461-3331 ext. 270 or by email at education@fightingblindness.ca.

Join us for our new workshop series: AMD Coffee Connections. This unique gathering blends peer support and Ask the Expert sessions, providing individuals living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and gain insights from experts in the field.

What to Expect:

• Learn: Hear from experts in the field about the latest treatment options and ask your questions
• Connect: Meet others who understand the journey of living with AMD
• Share: Participate in conversations with experts and peers to exchange valuable insights and strategies

Refreshments will be provided.

Participation is free, but registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. If you are registering multiple people, each person must fill out a separate form.

If you require help with registration or are interested in participating in this session as a facilitator, please reach out to us by phone at 1-800-461-3331 ext. 270 or by email at education@fightingblindness.ca.

Fighting Blindness Canada Presents VIEW POINT, an educational conference bringing you the latest information in vision health and research! Hear from experts, connect with others affected by vision loss and visit our exhibitors to learn about new resources.

Session topics include regenerative therapies, Ask the Expert sessions about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and living well with eye disease. There will also be a dedicated session for youth. More details to come.

Speakers: 

• Dr. Deepak Lamba, a distinguished Scientist at Genentech, will be the keynote speaker, presenting on Stem Cells and Ocular Regenerative Medicine. With over 20 years of research experience, his work focuses on bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications to improve ocular health outcomes.
• Dr. Geoff Williams, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Calgary, will be the speaker for the Ask the Expert: Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) session. He is the Medical Director of SAEC Surgical and Co-Director of the Calgary Surgical Retinal Fellowship Program, with active involvement in residency training and leadership within the Canadian Retina Society.
• Dr. Matt Benson, Clinician Scientist at the University of Alberta, will be the speaker for the Ask the Expert: Inherited Retinal Disease session. He holds a Bayer Professorship in Translational Research in Ophthalmology and specializes in inherited retinal diseases and ocular genetics. Dr. Benson also leads a research lab focused on the disease mechanisms of inherited retinal disorders.

If you require help with registration, please reach out to us by phone or email: 1-800-461-3331 ext. 270 or education@fightingblindness.ca

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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.

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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.