Who is the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS)
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is the national, recognized authority on eye and vision care in Canada. As eye physicians and surgeons, we are committed to assuring the provision of optimal medical and surgical eye care for all Canadians by promoting excellence in ophthalmology and by providing services to support our members in practice.
Our membership includes over 1,000 ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents. We work collaboratively with government, other national and international specialty societies, our academic communities (ACUPO), our provincial partners and affiliates, and other eye care professionals and patient groups to advocate for health policy in Canada in the area of eye and vision health.
Newsroom
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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…
Vision Health Partners’ Coalition Urges Federal Investment to Establish Canada’s National Eye Care Strategy
Eight national organizations call for $10M awareness campaign and Strategic Steering Committee or risk a projected $56 billion burden by…
Vision Health Month: protecting sight requires specialized medical and surgical expertise
(Ottawa, ON) May 5, 2026 – May marks Vision Health Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of eye health…
Patient safety must remain the foundation of scope of practice decisions in Canada
(Ottawa, ON) April 15, 2026 – As scope of practice expansion is actively being considered across Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological…
Member Benefits
COS membership offers access to professional development, advocacy, networking, and resources to support you at every stage of your ophthalmology career.
Job Postings
Explore current career opportunities in ophthalmology. New postings are added regularly for positions in academic, clinical, and surgical practice settings.