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(Ottawa, ON) – June 9th, 2026 – The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic launch of the country’s first-ever National Eye Care Strategy, tabled in the House of Commons on June 3, 2026. This landmark initiative marks a transformative moment for ophthalmology and for the millions of Canadians affected by vision The post Ophthalmologists Welcome Launch of Canada’s First National Eye Care Strategy appeared first on COS-SCO.

(Ottawa, ON) June 8, 2026 — The Vision Health Partners Coalition (VHPC) is applauding the tabling of Canada’s first-ever National Strategy for Eye Care as a landmark moment for the more than 2.2 million Canadians living with significant vision loss or blindness and the millions more affected by preventable or treatable eye conditions. The Strategy The post Vision Health Partners’ Coalition Applauds Canada’s First National Strategy for Eye Care and Urges Bold Action on Implementation appeared first on COS-SCO.

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(Ottawa ON) June 2, 2026 – June is Cataract Awareness Month, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is encouraging Canadians to prioritize their eye health by recognizing changes in vision, protecting their eyes from UV damage, and seeking timely access to eye care when symptoms begin to interfere with daily life. Cataracts are the leading The post Canadian Ophthalmological Society encourages Canadians to recognize the signs of cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month appeared first on COS-SCO.

Eight national organizations call for $10M awareness campaign and Strategic Steering Committee or risk a projected $56 billion burden by 2050 OTTAWA, ON – May 27, 2026 – As part of Vision Health Month, the Vision Health Partners’ Coalition (VHPC) is calling on the federal government to fund implementation of Canada’s National Strategy for Eye The post Vision Health Partners’ Coalition Urges Federal Investment to Establish Canada’s National Eye Care Strategy appeared first on COS-SCO.