Quebec

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The Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship

The Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship encourages and supports theoretical and practical research and studies at the doctoral level in the field of vision loss in Canada.
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Turned Eyes (Strabismus)

Strabismus is the medical term for misalignment of the eyes two eyes that are not straight. It occurs in at least 5% of the population.
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Lazy Eye - Amblyopia

Amblyopia ('lazy eye') happens when the vision in one eye doesn't develop properly in early childhood.
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Floaters and Flashing Lights

Floaters are dark specks in the form of dots, circles, lines, or cobwebs that seem to move across your field of vision. They are most noticeable when you are looking at a light-coloured background, such as a clear sky or a white wall.
Amsler grid

Check Your Vision: the Amsler Grid

This simple screening tool is used for monitoring for early signs of wet AMD.
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Dry Eye

Dry eyes happens when your don't make enough tears. Learn more about dry eyes.
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Braille displays and note takers

Learn how braille is going high-tech.
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Wearables

Learn about cutting-edge wearable devices that enhance accessibility at home, school, work and in the community.
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Apps

Learn about mobile apps that help with all aspects of life with blindness.
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Braille Transcription Services

The CNIB Brailleroom can braille just about anything for you!