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: View Point Calgary | 2025 View Point Recordings
View Point Calgary
Date: Saturday, May 24
Registration and Community Resource Fair: 1–2 p.m. MT
View Point Sessions: 2–5 p.m. MT
Social Hour: 5–6 p.m. MT
Location: Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre, 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB T2H 0M4
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
Save the Date
View Point Toronto
When: Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Location: TBA
More sessions to be announced soon including: IRD Spotlight: X-linked Conditions, AMD Coffee Connections Ontario, IRD Spotlight: Syndromic Conditions and a webinar about dry AMD.
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 is Proudly Supported by:
PLATINUM PRESENTING PARTNER
GOLD PARTNER
SILVER PARTNERS
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