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Fighting Blindness Canada
The largest charitable funder of vision research in Canada, FBC accelerates the development of treatments and cures for blinding eye diseases by raising and directing funds, supporting research, and providing education and advocacy for people with vision loss.
fightingblindness.ca
Foundation Fighting Blindness (USA)
Funds research into preventions, treatments, and cures for retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration, supporting over 100 research grants annually and driving clinical trials worldwide.
fightingblindness.org
A Race Against Blindness
Family-run nonprofit funding clinical trials for childhood blindness, especially Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and retinitis pigmentosa, through creative fundraising and advocacy for rare disease research.
araceagainstblindness.org
The Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Conducts research on retinal diseases like macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, provides free vision assessments, and supports clinical trials to develop new treatments.
retinafoundation.org
BrightFocus Foundation
Funds innovative research on macular degeneration, glaucoma, and Alzheimer’s, supporting scientists worldwide and educating the public on prevention and treatment.
brightfocus.org
Macular Society (UK)
Supports research into macular degeneration and other retinal diseases, funds clinical trials, and provides support services for people with macular conditions.
macularsociety.org
Retina International
Global umbrella group supporting research, advocacy, and information sharing for inherited retinal diseases, connecting patient organizations and promoting access to treatments.
retina-international.org
The Glaucoma Foundation
Funds research into new glaucoma treatments and cures, raises awareness, and provides educational resources to patients and clinicians.
glaucoma.org
Schepens Eye Research Institute (Mass Eye and Ear)
Harvard-affiliated institute conducting cutting-edge research into retinal diseases, gene therapies, and vision restoration technologies.
masseyeandear.org/research
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
Coordinates global efforts to eliminate avoidable blindness, supporting research, advocacy, and public health initiatives worldwide.
iapb.org
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) - SightFirst
Funds large-scale sight-saving initiatives, supports research, and delivers eye care services to underserved populations globally.
lionsclubs.org
Orbis International
Focuses on preventing and treating avoidable blindness through research, clinical training, and the Flying Eye Hospital, advancing new treatments and cures.
orbis.org
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