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Presenting Sponsors |
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The Canadian National Institute
for the Blind (CNIB) www.cnib.ca
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is the primary
provider of vision loss support services to over 100,000 Canadians and
houses one of the world’s largest specialized libraries. A new client
walks through the CNIB’s doors every ten minutes of every working day.
Seventy-nine per cent of CNIB’s annual revenues are received from
individuals, foundations and corporate donors, with the balance
contributed by government.
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Novartis Ophthalmics
www.novartisophthalmics.ca
Novartis Ophthalmics is a global leader in the research, development
and manufacturing of innovative ophthalmic pharmaceuticals that assist
in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD),
infections, inflammation, ocular allergies, dry eye and other diseases
and disorders of the eye. The vision of Novartis Opthalmics is to
deliver the next generation of breakthrough ophthalmic products to
doctors and their patients.
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Pfizer www.pfizer.ca
Pfizer strives to become Canada’s most valued company to patients,
customers, colleagues, investors, business partners and communities.
With three business segments - Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Consumer
Group Products, and Animal Health - Pfizer discovers and develops
innovative medicines and other products that improve the quality of
life of people around the world.
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AMD Alliance International
www.amdalliance.org
The AMD Alliance International is a non-profit coalition of the
world’s leading vision and seniors’ organizations working to raise
awareness of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and understanding
of available options for prevention, early detection, treatment,
rehabilitation and support services. It is the only international
organization that concentrates exclusively on AMD, the leading cause
of blindness and severe vision loss to people over the age of 50 in
the Western world.
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Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
The Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada’s premier
federal agency for health research. Its objective is to excel,
according to internationally accepted standards of scientific
excellence, in the formation of new knowledge and its translation into
improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and
products and a strengthened health-care system. CIHR funds over 6,000
researchers in universities, teaching hospitals and research
initiatives across Canada, and supports the training of thousands of
outstanding individuals in health research every year. Funding
support of this meeting was provided by the Institute of Neuroscience,
Mental Health and Addiction, the CIHR Institute that has vision loss
as part of its mandate.
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Supporting
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB)
www.ffb.ca
The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) is the leading eye research
foundation in Canada. The FFB is an innovative and committed
fundraiser, quality provider of research information and a dynamic
partner in a network of like-minded organizations. The FFB supports
and promotes research directed to finding the causes, treatments and
ultimately the cures for retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration
and related retinal diseases.
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Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS)
www.eyesite.ca
The purpose of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is to
assure the provision of optimal eye care to all Canadians by promoting
excellence in ophthalmology and providing services to support its
members in practice. COS is recognized as the authority on eye care in
Canada and has set vision standards used by the federal government for
automobile drivers, pilots, fire fighters, police officers and the
Canadian Coast Guard.
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University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
www.library.utoronto.ca/medicine
The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University
of Toronto provides, promotes and advances patient eye care in an
academic environment by supporting and stimulating excellence in
teaching and research. By preparing future health leaders,
contributing to communities and improving the health of individuals
and populations, the Department plans to achieve national recognition
as a major eye care centre.
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The National Coalition for Vision Health
www.visionhealth.ca
The National Coalition for Vision Health is a non-profit coalition of
Canadian organizations and service providers of the vision-care
industry, research, education, rehabilitation and consumers. The
Coalition provides leadership for the improvement of vision health and
eye care through research and public awareness, and by supporting
public and professional education and information, vision loss
prevention initiatives and vision health.
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
www.opto.ca
The Canadian Association of Optometrists is a national organization of
3,000 optometrists. Its mission is to represent the profession of
optometry, advance the quality, availability of eye, vision, and
related health care, enhance and promote the independent and ethical
decision-making of its members, and assist doctors of optometry in
practicing successfully in accordance with the highest standards of
patient care.
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The International Federation on Ageing (IFA)
www.ifa-fiv.org
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is a private, non-profit
organization, linking approximately 151 associations that represent or
serve older persons at the grassroots level in some 54 nations around
the world. Through IFA, individuals and organizations that work with
older persons or on their behalf can exchange information and ideas,
communicate common concerns, share practical applications, and learn
from each other’s experiences. IFA is committed to the dignity,
independence and empowerment of older persons.
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Additional
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Brand Networks for providing registration hats and
bags
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MAK Imaging for providing event signage
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Custom Designs by Karla for floral arrangements
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