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October 10, 2024, is World Mental Health Day in Canada. We spoke to retired psychologist Dr. Ed Glassman about his experiences of living with cone dystrophy and to get some tips on…

At just 12 years old, Dr. Ruanne Lai began experiencing night vision loss — a challenge that would profoundly shape both her personal life and professional journey in the field of vision…

Imagine being told your newborn might never see the world. This was the harsh reality for Sitka Polk and her husband David. Just five weeks after the joyous arrival of their daughter…

Jack McCormick’s story is inspiring and uplifting. As one of the first Canadians to receive Luxturna, Canada’s first approved gene therapy for inherited retinal diseases, McCormick’s experience not only reflects his personal…

Parents are often willing to do anything for their kids. For Christina and Kevin Cordeiro this meant they were ready to sell his house to get their twin sons the treatment they…

Harry Nickerson is positively beaming with pride — as he should be. The 14-year-old, who’s about to wrap up ninth grade and is excited to head into high school this fall, just…