Join Us in Celebrating 50 Years of Putting Sight-Saving Research in the Spotlight.
Through our fundraising efforts, we have invested more than $45M into research and education, and fueled progress towards a future free from blindness.
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The Young Leaders Program is coming to Toronto September 28! Join us for dedicated sessions for young people (ages 15-35) and a networking dinner to make new connections.
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Our next View Point session, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. Register today to hear from experts on gene agnostic therapies and more.
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September is Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Awareness Month. Learn more about IRDs, which affect more than 20,000 Canadians.
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