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The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) expresses deep concern over the passage of Bill 2 by the Government of Quebec. This legislation, which unilaterally concludes negotiations with the province’s medical federations, risks destabilizing a health system already under significant strain and may negatively affect access to essential eye care for Quebecers. Ophthalmologists provide specialized, often urgent The post Quebec’s Bill 2 and its impact on access to vision care appeared first on COS-SCO.

As Canada’s population ages, chronic conditions such as diabetes, stroke and neurological disorders are becoming increasingly common. With these conditions comes a heightened risk of vision loss. Early detection, timely treatment and proper follow-up care are crucial in reducing the risk of vision loss. The post Protecting your sight as you age: What every Canadian needs to know appeared first on COS-SCO.

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.

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.

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.