Blindness

• Canadian groups using interactive tools to help those with low vision enjoy eclipse

  Eclipses 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. 

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2024
  
• Groundbreaking gene therapy gives the gift of sight to Quebec child

  Doctors at the Maisonneuve Rosemont ophthamology clinic performed groundbreaking surgery on an 11-year-old boy, reversing a rare genetic condition that can cause blindness.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
  
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• Quebec family touring the world before kids go blind

  A 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.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2022
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• Eye implant made from pig skin restored sight in blind people, according to study

  Scientists 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.

  Health

  Aug 12, 2022
• 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
• ‘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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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