Dec 8, 2022

top 10 articles that Captured Your Attention in 2022!

Funding innovative vision research is at the heart of Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC). Throughout the year, our monthly e-newsletter has shared articles and publications showcasing the amazing research and advocacy work taking place.

From ground-breaking work of vision scientists, to urging access to treatments and care, sharing community stories, and more – here are the top 10 news items that captured your attention.

1. NAC Attack: A phase III Clinical Trial to Test an Oral Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa

2. What’s New in Clinical Trials in 2022? A Q&A with Retinal Specialists, Dr. Héon and Dr. Koenekoop

3. Announcing Winners of FBC’s Research Grant Competition

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4. Canadians Begin Receiving Sight-Saving Gene Therapy

5. Age-related Macular Degeneration: New and Innovative Treatments

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6. Research News: Stem Cell and Small Molecular Therapies

7. $2.5 Million Research Competition to Drive Treatments for Retinal Degeneration

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8. Research News: First Patients Dosed in Clinical Trials for Retinitis Pigmentosa & Stargardt

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9. Announcing FBC’s 2022 Clinician-Scientist Emerging Leader Award Recipients

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10. 5 Tips for Eye Safety

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