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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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Beware this Halloween! Canada’s vision health professional warn that cosmetic contact lenses can lead to irreversible vision loss
Canada’s vision health professionals, who include optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians, remind Canadians to be mindful of potential risks to their…
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Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award Recipients
For unfailing dedication and compassion in providing accessible, equitable, and quality eye care to underserved populations.
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New wait time alliance report card reveals important lessons for next health accord
Ottawa (December 8, 2015) — The Wait Time Alliance’s (WTA) tenth national report card shows that, despite encouraging signs that…
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