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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.
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Screening for impaired vision in community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older in primary care settings
“The Canadian Ophthalmological Society suggests that the recommendations of the US Preventative Services Task Force (2016), namely no recommendation for…
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What your eyes can tell you about your health
“Women are more susceptible to certain conditions that can present in the eyes, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and thyroid…
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Everything you need to know about sun safety for kids
“Children’s eyes are particularly vulnerable to the sun’s UV rays, as their ocular lenses are still developing and cannot filter…
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