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Meet the Ophthalmologist The medical and surgical expert leading the "Os" of your eye care team. Your "EYE MD"

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In partnership with View Gallery COS Choice Winner People’s Choice Winner "Puffin at Elliston, NL gathering nesting materials"
Sandy – Tiverton, Ontario "Toronto Summers"
Philip – Vancouver, British Columbia How do thyroid
conditions affect
your eyes? Get the facts about thyroid eye disease from our
expert Dr. Massicotte - its causes, symptoms, and
why seeing an ophthalmologist is crucial to getting
the right care. Ask the expert Wait, there's another O of the eye care team? Meet the orthoptist – a critical member of the eye care team who supports ophthalmologists, patients, and families. GET TO KNOW THE ORTHOPTIST Ready for an
eye-opening journey? From the cornea to the retina, discover the
wonders of ocular anatomy in The Eye Atlas. Start Exploring Thinking about cataract surgery? Read our Cataract Surgery Guide to learn about your options and help you prepare for a conversation with your ophthalmologist. Get The Guide New Patient Resource

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What are the Big Five? They’re the 5 most common serious eye conditions that can cause vision loss. Find out how much you really know about these conditions and how to keep your eyes healthy. BIG 5 QUIZ
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About Us

See The Possibilities is a national educational resource for the Canadian public on vision health. We strive to provide all Canadians with credible, engaging information about eye health and serious eye diseases, so that they can take action to protect their vision.

See The Possibilities is brought to you by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society – the national, recognized authority on eye and vision care in Canada. Representing over 900 ophthalmologists across Canada, the COS is dedicated to providing all Canadians with optimal medical and surgical eye care.