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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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Eye on Safety: Canadian Ophthalmological Society urges proper precautions during Sports Eye Safety Month
TORONTO, ON, April 16, 2021 /CNW/ – As Spring’s warmer weather beckons everyone outdoors for more exercise and play, the Canadian Ophthalmology Society…
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Canadian Ophthalmological Society promotes global awareness of the leading cause of blindness during World Glaucoma Week
Difficult-to-detect eye disease is known as the ‘silent thief of sight’ TORONTO, March 9, 2021 /CNW/ – A person with glaucoma can lose…
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AMD Awareness Month sheds light on the leading cause of severe vision loss in older adults
AMD Awareness Month sheds light on the leading cause of severe vision loss in older adults Age-related macular degeneration primarily…
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Everyday heroes
ECPs saving Canada billions in health care costs By David Goldberg Investing in eye care has never been more valuable.…
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May is National Vision Health Month
“The Canadian Opthalmological Society launched their first public awareness campaign, “See the Possibilities” in honour of National Vision Health month.”…
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MD financial management, in collaboration with Scotiabank, announces funding program to address clinician burnout
$625,000 investment will support the health and wellness of Canadian physicians across the country MD Financial Management Inc., in collaboration…
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Eye protection in bright, cold conditions key and often overlooked
“Ophthalmologist [and COS member] Briar Sexton says if it’s bright enough to tolerate wearing sunglasses, just do it.”News 1130
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CHEO’s upgraded eye clinic improves lives
Pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Michael O’Connor, treats glaucoma in 7-year-old Delphine at the newly renovated eye clinic at CHEO.CTV News
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Keeping hope in sight: A baby girl, a fighter mom and a rare eye cancer
“The tumours that show up around birth … those tumours are in the location in the retina that threatens vision,”…
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