Restoring Vision with Stem Cells
Dr. David Gamm is a pediatric ophthalmologist investigating how stem cells can be used as a potential treatment for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Dr. Gamm’s research is supported…
Podcast: Dr. Mary Sunderland in Conversation with Danielle McLaughlin
Dr. Mary Sunderland, Director of Research and Education at Fighting Blindness Canada, recently sat down with civil liberties advocate Danielle McLaughlin on the Kelly & Company Podcast to discuss the dangers of…
From Bench to Bedside and Back Again: ARVO Comes to Canada
The phrase “from the bench to the bedside” is often used to describe the path to new medical treatments, beginning with a discovery at the laboratory “bench” and finishing when patients can…
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Jump to: Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments and Care | Clinical Trials | Patient Registry | Research and Health Policy | Resources | References Overview Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a genetic…
The Bionic Eye
A bionic eye, also called a visual prosthesis, is an electrical implant that is surgically inserted into the eye. It improves light sensitivity and creates a sense of vision for people who…
Patient Registry for Inherited Retinal Diseases
Jump to: What is FBC’s Patient Registry | How does it work? | Why sign up? | How do I sign up? | Do I need my genetic testing results to join…
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