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A dynamic news feed of articles about vision and eye health from Canada and around the world.

  • Managing age-related eye changes and diseases
    by Moneika Ramsinghani on October 10, 2025 at 1:56 pm

    As we age, our eyes go through natural changes and in some cases, age-related diseases that can affect quality of life. Understanding and managing these changes is vital to long-term vision health. The post Managing age-related eye changes and diseases appeared first on COS-SCO.

  • Impacts of lifestyle choices on eye health
    by Moneika Ramsinghani on October 3, 2025 at 1:53 pm

    Our everyday habits, from the food we eat to the way we spend time outdoors, can have a direct and lasting effect on our eye health. The post Impacts of lifestyle choices on eye health appeared first on COS-SCO.

  • Knowing who to see: Understanding the roles of eye health professionals
    by Moneika Ramsinghani on September 19, 2025 at 8:48 pm

    When it comes to taking care of your eyes, it’s important to know which specialist to turn to for the right support. The post Knowing who to see: Understanding the roles of eye health professionals appeared first on COS-SCO.

  • The Indigenous Children’s Eye Examination (ICEE) Project
    by Kim Tytler on August 7, 2025 at 3:42 pm

    Founder: Dr. Kourosh Sabri, MB.ChB., FRCOphth, FRCSC Eye Care Rooted in Trust, Truth and Reconciliation In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada issued 94 Calls to Action, urging governments and institutions to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance reconciliation. Among these were clear directives to: Despite these goals, glaring disparities persist—including The post The Indigenous Children’s Eye Examination (ICEE) Project appeared first on COS-SCO.

  • Ninety-Seven Per Cent of Canadians Say Eye Health is Crucial to Wellbeing but More Education is Needed to Keep Eyes Healthy: COS Survey
    by Kim Tytler on May 1, 2025 at 10:02 pm

    Released during National Vision Health Month, the findings highlight a strong national commitment to vision care and an opportunity to empower Canadians with more education. TORONTO, ON – May 5, 2025 — The ability to see impacts everything we do, and according to a recent national survey by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), the vast The post Ninety-Seven Per Cent of Canadians Say Eye Health is Crucial to Wellbeing but More Education is Needed to Keep Eyes Healthy: COS Survey appeared first on COS-SCO.

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