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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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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…
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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…
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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,…
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