Fighting Blindness Canada

Fighting Blindness Canada Vision: To restore hope and sight. Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is Canada’s leading private funder of vision research.

We offer hope to Canadians by identifying the best, most promising research that is driving treatments and cures for blinding eye diseases, and by raising and stewarding funds to support this essential, sight-saving research. Over our 45-year history, we have invested over $40 million to support vision research and education across Canada: that’s over 200 research grants that have led to over 600 new discoveries in areas such as stem cell research, neuroprotective therapies, technological developments, pharmaceuticals, and gene therapies. All of the research and educational initiatives we fund, support our goals of understanding why vision loss occurs, how it can be slowed or stopped, and how sight can be restored.

It's World Sight Day, and in recognition of the day, we're pleased to once again present our Accelerate Vision Health Se...
10/08/2026

It's World Sight Day, and in recognition of the day, we're pleased to once again present our Accelerate Vision Health Series, a three-part virtual series that brings together researchers, eye health experts and people with lived experience to explore pressing issues in Canadian vision health.

Mark the day by signing up for Episode 1, Beyond the Breakthrough — From Research to Real-World Impact. Together, we'll explore what it takes to move a new idea from the lab to the people who need it most. We'll discuss the opportunities and hurdles new treatments face. Register today to save your spot for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. ET. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MAJQkOF3RbCG8C8-pRycGQ #/registration

Join us in Winnipeg and Toronto this fall for View Points Coffee Connection sessions on inherited retinal diseases (IRDs...
10/07/2026

Join us in Winnipeg and Toronto this fall for View Points Coffee Connection sessions on inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), such as retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. The sessions will feature experts and an opportunity to connect with others living with an IRD https://lnkd.in/gAXtyqGN

Inherited retinal disease (IRD) research is advancing rapidly, with new therapies and clinical trials bringing hope to p...
10/07/2026

Inherited retinal disease (IRD) research is advancing rapidly, with new therapies and clinical trials bringing hope to people living with vision loss. Hear directly from experts, ask your questions, and gain a better understanding of the future of IRD research in this session featuring Dr. Jason Comander and Dr. Britni Scruggs, two leading clinician-researchers. Register today to join us Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0GN9l4PFQnKnm_yqij3tiw #/registration

Registration is now open for Episode 1 of the Accelerate Vision Health Series. Sign up now for Beyond the Breakthrough —...
10/05/2026

Registration is now open for Episode 1 of the Accelerate Vision Health Series. Sign up now for Beyond the Breakthrough — From Research to Real-World Impact for a discussion on what it takes for a new idea to go from the lab to the people who need it most. We'll explore the opportunities and hurdles new treatments face. Register today to save your spot for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. ET. https://www.fightingblindness.ca/accelerate-vision-health-series/

Coffee Connections are welcoming in-person events for people living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Connect...
10/02/2026

Coffee Connections are welcoming in-person events for people living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Connect with experts and others in the community through conversations about research, treatments, and real-life experiences. Join us in Winnipeg or Oakville, ON. Learn more: https://www.fightingblindness.ca/viewpoint/

In recognition of World Sight Day, which is coming up on October 8, we’re pleased to once again launch our Accelerate Vi...
09/29/2026

In recognition of World Sight Day, which is coming up on October 8, we’re pleased to once again launch our Accelerate Vision Health Series, a three-part virtual series that brings together researchers, eye health experts and people with lived experience to explore pressing issues in Canadian vision health.

Episode 1, Beyond the Breakthrough — From Research to Real-World Impact, will explore what it takes for a new idea from the lab to the people who need it most. We’ll explore the opportunities and hurdles new treatments face. Register today to save your spot for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. ET. https://www.fightingblindness.ca/accelerate-vision-health-series/

It's Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month, and this September, we're sharing information on some of the most common...
09/28/2026

It's Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month, and this September, we're sharing information on some of the most common IRDs. Bardet-Biedl syndrome, also known as BBS, is a rare genetic condition that impacts many parts of the body including the retina. People with BBS experience gradual vision loss, starting with night and peripheral vision. Learn more about BBS and other IRDs. https://www.fightingblindness.ca/inherited-retinal-diseases/

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