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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

Tuesday May 1, 2018

Study shows only half of Canadians seek treatment for symptoms of potential eye disease that may lead to vision loss

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society sheds light onto Canadian eye health behaviours during National Vision Health Month A new survey, commissioned by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), revealed the majority of Canadians (59 per cent) experience symptoms of potential eye disease, yet only half of these people (54 per cent) reported they had seen a health […]

Friday April 20, 2018

Shortage of fluorescein strips is over

Dear COS member, We are pleased to inform you that the shortage of DioFluor (fluorescein) strips is over. We have received confirmation from INNOVA Medical Ophthalmics and Dioptic Pharmaceuticals that DioFluor strips are now available and the company has started shipping them as of April 17, 2018. As you know, the COS has been working […]

Friday March 23, 2018

Atropine 1% discontinuation: member alert

Dear COS Member, As some of you may know, Novartis/Alcon has announced that it is discontinuing Isopto Atropine 1%. Currently, Isopto Atropine 1% is listed as an “actual shortage” on the Drug Shortages Canada database, and Health Canada was unaware of the discontinuation when we reached out to them. Consequently, this announcement has caused some […]

Tuesday March 13, 2018

Vision protection for all seasons

“According to information from the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause short-term pain and discomfort, but permanent damage to the eyes can result from prolonged exposure to the sun without adequate protection.”Occupational Health & Safety Magazine

Friday June 9, 2017

What the heck is an ophthalmologist

“Incredible stories are being shared on SeeThePossibilities.ca to highlight the important work ophthalmologists do in correcting, restoring and preserving vision.”

Wednesday June 7, 2017

The CDA and COS want Canadians to know that sunglasses can save your eyes

When it comes to sun safety, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is asking Canadians to think about more than just their skin. They want people to take precautions to protect their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays too. That’s why the CDA has partnered with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) to launch The Sunglasses Project, an […]