Introduction My name is Marlene Cust. I am a senior citizen, and legally blind due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In my writing, I want to acknowledge both…

May is Vision Health Month! Did you know that three out of four cases of vision loss are preventable—but only if they’re treated early? That’s why Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is partnering…

FBC-funded researcher, Dr. Philippe Monnier identifies new treatment to stop photoreceptor cells from dying. Research published in March 2020 in The Journal of Clinical Investigation has identified a new target that may…

Dr. Tianwei Zhou has been announced as this year’s winner of Fighting Blindness Canada’s Clinician Scientist Emerging Leader (CSEL) award. Dr. Zhou is an ophthalmology resident from the Université de Montréal. Mentored…

introduction My name is Marlene Cust. I am a senior citizen, and legally blind due to retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. In my writing, I want to acknowledge both the challenges…

We understand this time of uncertainty may be confusing. We have prepared answers to some questions you may have about your eye health during these times. Different levels of government and professional…