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As the principal national public voice for ophthalmology in Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) plays a critical role in advocating for optimal eye care for all Canadians.

Representing eye physicians and surgeons from coast to coast to coast, COS strategically collaborates with governments, industry partners and health care allies on a wide range of advocacy issues, including stronger vision standards, improved federal regulations, and shorter wait times for speciality eye surgeries.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Kim Tytler
Manager, Communications and Public Affairs
[email protected]
613.729.6779 x231

Friday October 3, 2025

Impacts of lifestyle choices on eye health

Our everyday habits, from the food we eat to the way we spend time outdoors, can have a direct and lasting effect on our eye health.

Friday September 19, 2025

Knowing who to see: Understanding the roles of eye health professionals

When it comes to taking care of your eyes, it’s important to know which specialist to turn to for the right support.

Thursday August 7, 2025

The Indigenous Children’s Eye Examination (ICEE) Project

Founder: Dr. Kourosh Sabri, MB.ChB., FRCOphth, FRCSC Eye Care Rooted in Trust, Truth and Reconciliation In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada issued 94 Calls to Action, urging governments and institutions to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance reconciliation. Among these were clear directives to: Despite these goals, glaring disparities persist—including […]

Thursday May 1, 2025

Ninety-Seven Per Cent of Canadians Say Eye Health is Crucial to Wellbeing but More Education is Needed to Keep Eyes Healthy: COS Survey

Released during National Vision Health Month, the findings highlight a strong national commitment to vision care and an opportunity to empower Canadians with more education. TORONTO, ON – May 5, 2025 — The ability to see impacts everything we do, and according to a recent national survey by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), the vast […]

Friday January 31, 2025

Serious eye disease Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) recognized with official awareness month

Designation of AMD Month in February underscores the important need for early detection and treatment Toronto, ON – February 4, 2025 – The unique challenges, and need for awareness, of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is now formally recognized in Canada for the first time, thanks to the National Eye Care Strategy Act, which encompasses several […]

Thursday November 7, 2024

Canada’s Vision Health Partners Applaud Parliament’s Passage of Bill C-284, the National Strategy for Eye Care Act

Legislation lays planning groundwork for Canadians to access essential eye health services Ottawa, ON – [November 7, 2024] – The recent passage of Bill C-284, the National Strategy for Eye Care Act by the Government of Canada marks a significant advancement in the country’s commitment to eye health and vision care. This legislation sets forth […]