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OTTAWA November 17 2025 – The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is urging the federal and provincial governments to put patient safety ahead of scope expansion as proposals emerge across Canada that would allow optometrists to perform surgical procedures without a medical degree and surgical training in accredited programs with regulatory standards and oversight. In Alberta, The post Canadian Ophthalmological Society: Patient Safety Must Come Before Scope Expansion appeared first on COS-SCO.

During Diabetes Awareness Month, COS encourages all Canadians living with or at risk of developing diabetes to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. The post Three in Four Canadians Unaware Diabetes Can Cause Vision Loss, New Survey Finds appeared first on COS-SCO.

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.