Being aware of the invasive plant known as wild parsnip
It may not be the most recognizable plant, but wild parsnip can cause severe burns, blisters and sometimes even blindness. Continue reading
Blindness
Formerly blind Scottish woman can see again — but only moving objects
A Scottish woman has a rare condition called Riddoch syndrome, which only lets her see things when they’re moving. Continue reading
U.K. doctors use stem cells to restore patients’ eyesight
Researchers in the United Kingdom used stem cells to treat two people with age-related macular degeneration. Continue reading
Albertan who went blind overnight regains sight with new technology
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
At the age of 20 and working to become a welder, Kevin Michael-Gagne’s world was plunged into darkness. Continue reading
White Cane Week shines light on the challenges of living with vision loss, blindness
“There is a certain perception about people with vision loss out there in the world that is unfortunate.” Continue reading
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Halifax elementary students get first-hand look at challenges people with disabilities face
A new pilot program in Nova Scotia aims to connect elementary school students with people who live with disabilities. Continue reading
CNIB aims to create ‘most accessible’ neighbourhood in Toronto
The CNIB says it’s hoping to transform a small stretch of one of Toronto’s busiest streets into an area that blind or low-vision people can not only navigate easily, but fully engage with independently. Continue reading
New Brunswick woman challenging labeling of prosthetic eyes as ‘cosmetic’
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Prosthetic eyes helping a blind New Brunswick woman live a normal life come at a cost, as they are no longer covered by medicare like they were in the past. Continue reading
New Facebook feature will help blind people ‘see’ pictures
Facebook’s latest artificial intelligence experiment aims to make the social network a lot friendlier to the visually impaired. Continue reading
First Canadian gene therapy trial for blindness sees positive results
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
An Edmonton medical team has performed Canada’s first gene therapy procedure for blindness. The results have been better than expected. Continue reading