Health Insight
vision
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The COVID-19 Ripple Effect: Missed or Delayed Retinal Care
The health threats of COVID-19 go far beyond themselves, resulting in the disruption of unrelated medical care for those with age-related macular degeneration.
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Accessible Technology: A Future for Canadians with Vision Loss
For a long time, accessible and assistive devices were unwieldy, specialized things that were attainable by only a select few. That now seems to be changing.
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Diabetes Canada Alerts Canadians About Vision Loss in People with Diabetes
It's been 100 years since the discovery of insulin. While the discovery has improved the health of people with diabetes, it isn’t a cure.
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AMI Hosts Virtual Event for Blind and Partially-Sighted Community
AMI Connect, fully accessible to the blind and partially-sighted community, will showcase the company’s talent on AMI-tv, AMI-audio, and its podcasts.
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The Cost of Vision Loss and Blindness in Canada
The high costs and growing prevalence of vision loss in Canada are concerning since it’s estimated that 75 percent of vision loss is either preventable or treatable.
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Partially-Sighted Reporter Speaks to the Community
AMI, a not-for-profit media company, helps members of the blind and partially sighted community build confidence and connect during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Preventable Vision Loss Due to the Pandemic
Maintaining regular treatment to care is vital to prevent vision loss, and those living with vision loss need to be given priority with respect to COVID-19.
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In the Midst of the Pandemic, Vision Health Policy Is Evolving
As the one-year anniversary of Canadian COVID-19 lockdown measures approaches, ask: have you been paying enough attention to other areas of your health?
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It’s White Cane Week 2021 at the Canadian Council of the Blind
Each year during the first full week of February, the Canadian Council of the Blind celebrates White Cane Week. This year it will run from Feb. 7–13, 2021.
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Research Makes Great Strides in Solving a Stem Cell Mystery
Fighting Blindness Canada funds outstanding research projects that represent some of the most ambitious and impactful vision science initiatives in Canada.