ICARE Ophthalmic Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the treatment and care of patients effected by debilitating eyes diseases.
We aspire to develop innovative, clinical treatment options through research and trial studies, while also providing funding for equipment to ocular organizations in need.
We strive to promote awareness, encourage education through endowment funds and internships, and attempt to build dedicated communities to healthy vision.
With research, ICare is committed to pioneering advancements in ophthalmic care and practices, finding new solutions to help stunt incurable ocular diseases, as well as help fund those in need.
Did you know there are 285 million people with visual disabilities worldwide?
39 million of these people are blind, 246 million are visually impaired.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in people over the age of 50. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), AMD is the leading cause of visual impairment in developed nations, including Canada.
An estimated 2.1 million Canadians have some form of AMD; the more serious wet AMD can lead to central vision loss and if left untreated, blindness.
Every year, the number of AMD cases increases by eight percent. Diabetes is also largely responsible for blindness, though it is only one fraction of the problem; it is responsible for blinding over 400 Canadians each year. Diabetic retinopathy is the debilitating eye condition that can result in blurred vision, severe vision loss and blindness.
Over 1.5 million Canadians have diabetes, and as the number of Canadians with diabetes increases, so will the potential for developing retinopathy.
A $50 donation is good for one cataract surgery.
With a $50 donation, you will provide a life-changing cataract surgery to someone in need from a low-income country.
MAKE A DONATION TO ICARE TODAY
As a Canadian institution, ICare is dedicated to making those who suffer from advanced eye diseases in Canada the main beneficiaries of our funding initiatives. However, our assistance does not stop there. ICare is responsible for applying income to other charitable organizations, like the Toronto Kolkata Foundation, to hold eye camps in Kolkata, India.
When it comes to donating, you are giving the gift of sight. The possibilities for eye care progress are endless. Your gift will also go towards the advancement of research into diseases like AMD and Diabetic Retinopathy and also assist with research training, endowments, equipment and internships.
ICare is committed to making those who suffer from advanced eye diseases the beneficiaries of our funding initiatives. We imagine a world where optimal vision is something everyone can enjoy, because we all deserve the sense of sight.
With your help today, we will be able to provide those in need a clearer future.