Blindness

• Mirvish to open its doors again with Toronto indoor theatre show ‘Blindness’ in August

  Mirvish Productions has announced a new date for what's billed as Toronto's first indoor theatre presentation since the pandemic shut down live performance venues.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
  
• People with visual impairments struggling to access essentials during coronavirus restrictions

  People with visual impairments struggle to buy essentials amid COVID-19 restrictions.

  Health

  May 1, 2020
  
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• ‘Amazing’: Vision returns for girl, 4, who was blinded by flu complications

  Jade DeLucia suffered brain damage and vision loss because of a 'rare complication' following a case of the flu.

  Trending

  Mar 9, 2020
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• 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.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2018
• 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.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2018
• 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.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2018
• Albertan who went blind overnight regains sight with new technology

  At the age of 20 and working to become a welder, Kevin Michael-Gagne's world was plunged into darkness.

  Features

  Feb 22, 2018
• 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."

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2018
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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.

  Education

  Oct 19, 2017
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• 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.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2017