Valproic Acid: The Perils of Using Drugs Off-Label
Almost three years ago, scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School reported on a preliminary clinical trial of the epilepsy drug, valproic acid, as potential treatment for autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa…
Rare Disease Day: An Update on Inherited Retinal Disease Research
February 28 is Rare Disease Day. In recognition of the day, Fighting Blindness Canada is raising awareness to drive change for those with rare diseases, including an inherited retinal disease (IRD). New…
Announcing the 2024 Clinician Scientist Emerging Leader Awards!
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Clinician Scientist Emerging Leader (CSEL) award. These awards give emerging clinician scientists funding to help them further their research projects. Past CSEL…
Nutrition and Eye Health
A healthy diet is important for overall health. Your eyes, like the rest of your body, may also benefit if you eat well. Below, we discuss healthy eating and vitamins in relation…
2020 Vision Summit – Living With Vision Loss
Download Word FileProvide Your Feedback Canadian Vision 2020 White Paper LIVING WITH VISION LOSS A visual acuity measurement of 20/20 is often associated with “perfect” vision, a kind of universal standard for…
Exploring the Possibilities of Stem Cell Therapy
With so many exciting possibilities in stem cell and gene therapy on the horizon, how does Fighting Blindness Canada choose which projects to fund? The answer is simple: we fund the best,…
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