Fighting Blindness Canada
Learn about Blinding Eye Diseases that could Impact You
Vision is an important part of being able to live independently, as vision loss can make it difficult to navigate some common day-to-day activities and even to recognize faces. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people aged 55+, affecting 2.5 million Canadians. Early detection could slow the progression of vision loss, which is why regular eye exams are so important. Lifestyle factors can also impact your risk of developing AMD.
Vision is an important part of being able to live independently, as vision loss can make it difficult to navigate some common day-to-day activities and even to recognize faces. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people aged 55+, affecting 2.5 million Canadians. Early detection could slow the progression of vision loss, which is why regular eye exams are so important. Lifestyle factors can also impact your risk of developing AMD.
Visit the Fighting Blindness Canada’s eye health resources pages to learn about
blinding eye disease, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatments that could slow
the progression of vision loss.
Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is the largest charitable funder of vision research in Canada. Over our 50+ year history, we’ve contributed critical funding to world-class research, resulting in more than 850 scientific discoveries. We are also a trusted source of information for people with eye diseases, offering comprehensive resources pages and informative webinars featuring leading ophthalmologists and optometrists, as well as world-renowned researchers.
FBC also supports the vision loss community through connection programs, such as our AMD Coffee Connections series. This unique gathering blends peer support and Ask the Expert sessions, providing individuals living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and gain insights from experts in the field.
Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is the largest charitable funder of vision research in Canada. Over our 50+ year history, we’ve contributed critical funding to world-class research, resulting in more than 850 scientific discoveries. We are also a trusted source of information for people with eye diseases, offering comprehensive resources pages and informative webinars featuring leading ophthalmologists and optometrists, as well as world-renowned researchers.
FBC also supports the vision loss community through connection programs, such as our AMD Coffee Connections series. This unique gathering blends peer support and Ask the Expert sessions, providing individuals living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and gain insights from experts in the field.
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