Wearing Sunglasses Year-round Is Crucial to Maintain Optimal Eye Health

Thursday, June 1 2023 | 11 h 56 min | News, Press Release

The season for patios, beaches and outdoor activity is upon us, and as Canadians spend more time in the sun, their risk of getting cataracts...

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Glaucoma Awareness Month Draws Attention to Preventable Vision Loss

Thursday, January 19 2023 | 13 h 07 min | News, Press Release

Known as the “silent thief of sight”, glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide that affects nearly 800,000 Canadians...

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Purchasing Safe Toys for Children this Holiday Season Can Reduce Risk of Eye Trauma

Friday, December 9 2022 | 11 h 49 min | News, Press Release

With the holidays fast approaching, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society wants to stress the importance of purchasing eye-safe toys when shopping...

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Private Member’s Bill Calls for National Strategy On Eye Care

Wednesday, July 13 2022 | 11 h 44 min | News, Press Release

On June 14th in the House of Commons, Hon Judy Sgro, MP for Humber River-Black Creek, introduced Bill C-284 to establish a National Strategy for Eye...

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COS Reminds Athletes Importance of Protective Eyewear this Sports Eye Safety Month

Friday, April 8 2022 | 09 h 58 min | News, Press Release

With the NHL hockey playoff season underway, April also marks Sports Eye Safety Month, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is reminding...

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