For Patients
and Public
Your trusted source for credible information on eye health and serious eye conditions.
Eye Health Information for Everyone
Learn from ophthalmologists, explore interactive tools, and access guides on common and serious eye conditions. Everything you need to understand your eyes and keep your vision healthy.
See The Possibilities
Canada’s national resource on vision health, providing credible, engaging information so everyone can protect their sight.
- Expert Advice: Answers from ophthalmologists on eye health.
- The Big Five: Overview of Canada’s most serious eye diseases and conditions.
- Tests & Quizzes: Interactive tools to check your vision and eye health knowledge.
Resources for
Patients and the Public
Cataracts
Cloudy or blurred vision? Learn what causes cataracts, how surgery works, and what to expect from your ophthalmologist visit.
Ask the Experts
Hear from ophthalmologists answering real questions about eye health, from glaucoma to eye injuries, to help you protect your vision.
The Eye Atlas
Explore an interactive guide to the eye’s anatomy and learn how common conditions affect different parts of your vision.
Patient Stories
Meet Canadian patients and the ophthalmologists committed to improving their lives through innovative medical and surgical eye care.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma can cause silent vision loss, but early detection and treatment can help protect your sight.
Tests and quizzes
Whether you want to test your vision or see how your eye health knowledge stacks up, you’ve come to the right place.