Who is the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS)
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is the national, recognized authority on eye and vision care in Canada. As eye physicians and surgeons, we are committed to assuring the provision of optimal medical and surgical eye care for all Canadians by promoting excellence in ophthalmology and by providing services to support our members in practice.
Our membership includes over 1,000 ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents. We work collaboratively with government, other national and international specialty societies, our academic communities (ACUPO), our provincial partners and affiliates, and other eye care professionals and patient groups to advocate for health policy in Canada in the area of eye and vision health.
Newsroom
Find the latest news, stories, and updates in our newsroom.
Eight national organizations call for $10M awareness campaign and Strategic Steering Committee or risk a projected $56 billion burden by 2050 OTTAWA, ON – May 27, 2026 – As part of Vision Health Month, the Vision Health Partners’ Coalition (VHPC) is calling on the federal government to fund implementation of Canada’s National Strategy for Eye…
Vision Health Month: protecting sight requires specialized medical and surgical expertise
(Ottawa, ON) May 5, 2026 – May marks Vision Health Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of eye health…
Patient safety must remain the foundation of scope of practice decisions in Canada
(Ottawa, ON) April 15, 2026 – As scope of practice expansion is actively being considered across Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological…
Canadian Ophthalmologists Highlight Seasonal Environmental Risks to Eye Health
April 7, 2026 – Ottawa, ON – Ophthalmologists across Canada are observing the impact of seasonal environmental exposures — including…
Member Benefits
COS membership offers access to professional development, advocacy, networking, and resources to support you at every stage of your ophthalmology career.
Job Postings
Explore current career opportunities in ophthalmology. New postings are added regularly for positions in academic, clinical, and surgical practice settings.