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.
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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.