Eye Disease

• 1st drug of its kind that could treat incurable eye diseases being developed in Ontario

  University 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.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2023
  
• 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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• Why a Montreal ophthalmologist has run 50 kilometers, blindfolded

  Dr. 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.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2022
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• Saskatoon boy’s Christmas card campaign raises thousands for friend in need

  Theo Anderson helped family friend Jordan Friesen raise money for a stem cell procedure offered in China to combat retinitis pigmentosa.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2017
• Saskatoon boy sells Christmas cards to give friend the gift of sight

  Theo Anderson is selling his handmade Christmas cards to raise money for a family friend with retinitis pigmentosa who’s seeking stem cell treatment.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2016