Blindness
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Canadian groups using interactive tools to help those with low vision enjoy eclipseEclipses have historically been thought of as a visual experience, but multiple groups hope to change that by using tools designed to make the event more accessible.CanadaApr 6, 2024
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Groundbreaking gene therapy gives the gift of sight to Quebec childDoctors at the Maisonneuve Rosemont ophthamology clinic performed groundbreaking surgery on an 11-year-old boy, reversing a rare genetic condition that can cause blindness.CanadaMay 29, 2023
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Quebec family touring the world before kids go blindA Montreal family is spending a year travelling the world to create visual memories, before three of their four children lose their vision due to a degenerative hereditary disease.CanadaSep 17, 2022
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Eye implant made from pig skin restored sight in blind people, according to studyScientists have devised a way to turn pig skin into collagen that can be implanted into diseased corneas to restore sight to the blind, according to a new study.HealthAug 12, 2022
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Mirvish to open its doors again with Toronto indoor theatre show ‘Blindness’ in AugustMirvish 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.CanadaJun 1, 2021
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People with visual impairments struggling to access essentials during coronavirus restrictionsPeople with visual impairments struggle to buy essentials amid COVID-19 restrictions.HealthMay 1, 2020
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‘Amazing’: Vision returns for girl, 4, who was blinded by flu complicationsJade DeLucia suffered brain damage and vision loss because of a 'rare complication' following a case of the flu.TrendingMar 9, 2020
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Being aware of the invasive plant known as wild parsnipIt may not be the most recognizable plant, but wild parsnip can cause severe burns, blisters and sometimes even blindness.CanadaJul 19, 2018
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Formerly blind Scottish woman can see again — but only moving objectsA Scottish woman has a rare condition called Riddoch syndrome, which only lets her see things when they're moving.HealthJun 14, 2018
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U.K. doctors use stem cells to restore patients’ eyesightResearchers in the United Kingdom used stem cells to treat two people with age-related macular degeneration.HealthMar 20, 2018
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