Eye Diseases We Fund Research For
Every 5 seconds, someone in the world goes blind. You can help change that.With your support, we fund life-changing eye disease research to restore sight and save futures.
The Two Leading Causes of Preventable Blindness
Glaucoma and cataracts affect millions of people each year — and without treatment, they can lead to irreversible vision loss. With your help, we’re funding the research that can change lives.
Learn more below and see how your donation makes a lasting impact.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in Canada, affecting over 250,000 people — often without early warning signs. It damages the optic nerve due to fluid buildup and pressure inside the eye.
Over time, it silently steals a person’s peripheral (side) vision. But with early detection and continued research, vision loss can be slowed or even prevented.
Cataracts
Cataracts cause clouding of the eye’s lens, leading to blurred vision and, eventually, blindness if untreated. While common in older adults, childhood cataracts, though rare, can have lifelong consequences — affecting 1 to 3 in every 10,000 children. Fortunately, cataracts are treatable. Your support helps fund new techniques to restore vision and independence to people of all ages.