Dr. Helen DimarasPicture and bio information from: http://www.sickkids.ca/AboutSickKids/Directory/People/D/helen-dimaras-staffprofile.html Intro: Dr. Helen Dimaras is a Scientist in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences program and Centre for Global Health and Director of Global Eye Health Research at SickKids. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department …
Know The Glow goes to Global Genes—with the University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame joined forces with Know The Glow at a recent rare disease conference to highlight their impactful awareness campaign for “the Glow”—an awareness message that has traveled to Israel and been translated into Hebrew, a language spoken by 9 million people …
Let’s go shoe shopping—it’s a great way to fight childhood cancer
On Oct. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jimmy Choo in Beverly Hills will be sparkling with more than just beautiful shoes. A wonderful gathering of women and men who care about ending childhood blindness will be at this iconic location to mark our …
Superheroes with designer eyes
In 2015, Holly’s love for writing and her desire to share her experiences of living with a visual impairment led to the creation of her blog, Life of a Blind Girl. Little did she know that within the next few years, she would be listed …
Glow of the Month: Congenital Cataracts
This month, Know The Glow is highlighting congenital cataracts — specifically visually significant congenital cataracts, which affects three to four newborns per 10,000 births in the United States and is the cause of 10 percent of childhood permanent blindness worldwide. Doctors in developed countries usually …
Superheroes with designer eyes
Kristen was surprised by how perfectly her baby boy’s new prosthetic eye matched his left eye. She felt that her son was finally feeling like himself again after a heartbreaking battle with Retinoblastoma claimed his right eye. Today, superhero Jayden is a happy, talkative and …
Happy Fourth of July! The Fourth is one of our favorite holidays. Here’s why.
Did you know the Fourth of July is one of our favorite holidays? It’s actually one of our three favorite holidays. The Fourth of July, Halloween and Christmas are at the top of our list—because of the important role these holidays play in early detection …
When kids say no to glasses—try these helpful tips
Toddlers and kids can rebel at the idea of wearing glasses, but it’s a serious concern for parents trying to ensure the best possible vision for their child. We’ve put together a few tips to help make the process a little easier. Talk to your …
Glow Of The Month: Pinguecula
Know The Glow is dedicated to protecting the eyesight of children all over the world through advocacy and education. We empower parents, family members, and teachers with knowledge about “the Glow” so that they can spot it. Together we can work to ensure that no …