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Fighting Blindness Canada invests in cutting-edge research to develop new innovative treatments for blinding eye diseases and is committed to ensuring that those treatments reach the people who need them. To keep…

corporate partners

Fighting Blindness Canada’s (FBC) corporate partners and sponsors help us fund innovative treatments and cures for 1.2 million Canadians living with vision loss, as well as national education programs bringing awareness to…

Cataracts

Jump to: Symptoms | Diagnosis | Risk Factors | Treatment and Care | Resources Overview Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in Canada. A cataract is when the lens…

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FBC study shows gap in patient awareness and understanding of diabetic macular edema

Over a decade ago, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections emerged as an effective treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME), the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in North America. To…

MOTHER SHARES ON SON WITH VISION LOSS DURING COVID-19

Tavish Gillan is a vibrant teen who’s full of heart and positive energy. At the early age of eight, Tavish began to experience challenges with his night vision and exotropia –a condition…

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