Eye Disease
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1st drug of its kind that could treat incurable eye diseases being developed in OntarioUniversity of Waterloo researchers are working on new drugs which may be the cure for degenerative eye diseases as well as similar issues in other parts of the body.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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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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Why a Montreal ophthalmologist has run 50 kilometers, blindfoldedDr. Saheb says the experience highlights how important the sense of sight is. He says he embarked on the challenge inspired by the bravery and resilience of some of his patients.HealthOct 7, 2022
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Saskatoon boy’s Christmas card campaign raises thousands for friend in needTheo Anderson helped family friend Jordan Friesen raise money for a stem cell procedure offered in China to combat retinitis pigmentosa.HealthJan 5, 2017
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Saskatoon boy sells Christmas cards to give friend the gift of sightTheo Anderson is selling his handmade Christmas cards to raise money for a family friend with retinitis pigmentosa who’s seeking stem cell treatment.CanadaDec 20, 2016
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