Genetic Testing for Inherited Retinal Diseases
Genetic testing for inherited retinal diseases (IRD) has significantly increased in the last decade. Scientists have discovered over 300 genes that cause IRDs. Alongside these developments, genetic testing quality and speed has…
“Gene Therapy Has Arrived!”
Canada’s first ocular gene therapy clinical trial was led by Dr. Ian MacDonald. The FBC was proud to be one of the funders who made this trial possible – as Dr. MacDonald…
Patient Registry
The Patient Registry is for CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY. Are you living with an inherited retinal disease? Are you interested in helping to advance research in Canada and in contributing to the development…
FBC Funded Research
Every year, donors of Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) fund research taking place in hospitals and universities across Canada, and around the world. FBC and its generous supporters are currently committed to funding…
X-Linked Retinoschisis
Jump to: Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments | Clinical Trials | Patient Registry | Research | Resources | References Overview X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is a genetic disorder that causes vision loss and…
Usher Syndrome
Jump to: Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Clinical Trials | Patient Registry | Research | Resources | References Overview Usher syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the loss of both…
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