Archive for category: Support

Migraine World Summit 2021

The Migraine World Summit is a great patient resource! By registering for the 2021 Migraine World Summit, you’ll have access to 32 international migraine and headache experts. They will be hosting a live Webinar from March 17–25, 2021, you can learn about the latest research, treatments, and strategies to help […]

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Foundation Fighting Blindness Ambassador Spotlight: Dr. Briar Sexton

As some of you know my goddaughter and her brother were born deaf and later discovered to be losing vision to Usher Syndrome. Usher Syndrome is a rare disease that causes tunneling of vision and night blindness.  The kids are awesome. They don’t just survive, they thrive. I am always […]

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DR. SEXTON IS PROUD TO SUPPORT WHOLE WAY HOUSE!

DR. SEXTON IS PROUD TO SUPPORT WHOLE WAY HOUSE!

At Whole Way House, their mission is to support the vulnerable and isolated on their journey of healing in a safe and welcoming community, equipping them to recognize their inherent worth and purpose. In Partnership with BC Housing, Whole Way House Society provides community building programs and tenant support services […]

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DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE?

DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE?

The Foundation for Fighting Blindness would love to hear from you! Living with a blinding eye disease can feel isolating, which is why FBC helps to create connections between members of our community in different ways. From joining our National Ambassador Program to sharing your story through eNews, to connecting one-on-one with […]

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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Comic Vision

Fred Lee’s Social Network: Comic Vision

Comic vision FAR SIGHTED: After learning her five-year-old son Gavin was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease and that there was little that could be done, Burlington, Ont., mom Ann Morrison made it her life’s work to raise awareness and fundraise for vision research. Enlisting her comic friend Meg Soper […]

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Check out: 60 Minutes: Architect goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job”

Check out: 60 Minutes: Architect goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job”

   Check out this article and watch the video from 60 minutes:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/architect-chris-downey-goes-blind-says-hes-actually-gotten-better-at-his-job-60-minutes-2019-08-11/   Architect goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job”   A social worker tried to tell him about “career alternatives” after he lost his sight, but Chris Downey wasn’t about to stop being an […]

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Check out this great resource for photosensitive patients, chronic migraine patients and patients suffering from concussion

Check out this great resource for photosensitive patients, chronic migraine patients and patients suffering from concussion

I have found a great resource for photosensitive patients, chronic migraine patients and patients suffering from concussion.             It was created by Michael Murphy,  a Vancouver local lawyer.

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Alison’s Story

Alison’s Story

In eye care, there are those who are fortunate enough to only have a minor condition that’s easily remedied through a routine procedure. However, there are others who are sadly burdened with chronic diseases. In these situations, quality of life is dependent on both the treatments and procedures performed and […]

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How to Take a Visual Field Examination?

Please watch this video tutorial on how to perform a Visual Fields  Examination.    

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Lifestyle modifications may help control glaucoma progression

Patients are always asking about lifestyle risk factors for glaucoma. Here is an overview of some of the current evidence on what you can do to lower your risk of glaucoma progression. After poring over the literature, Yvonne Ou, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, gives […]

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