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As the principal national public voice for ophthalmology in Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) plays a critical role in advocating for optimal eye care for all Canadians.

Representing eye physicians and surgeons from coast to coast to coast, COS strategically collaborates with governments, industry partners and health care allies on a wide range of advocacy issues, including stronger vision standards, improved federal regulations, and shorter wait times for speciality eye surgeries.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Kim Tytler
Manager, Communications and Public Affairs
[email protected]
613.729.6779 x231

Wednesday December 7, 2022

Purchasing safe toys for children this holiday season can reduce risk of eye trauma

Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month spotlights how eye-safe toys can help avoid serious eye injuries Toronto, ON – December 7, 2022 – With the holidays fast approaching, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society wants to stress the importance of purchasing eye-safe toys when shopping this holiday season. Many children end up in the emergency room with […]

Tuesday November 8, 2022

Diabetes Awareness Month highlights the importance of regular eye care as vision loss prevention

National survey reveals Canadians are unaware of the associated risks of diabetes on eye health Toronto, ON – November 8, 2022 – November marks Diabetes Awareness Month and to help educate Canadians, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) wants to remind Canadians of the various complications that are associated with diabetes, specifically diabetic retinopathy (DR), an […]

Tuesday October 4, 2022

Joint survey underscores critical need for a Canadian National Vision Health Strategy to address eye health issues

Canadian Ophthalmological Society and Canadian Association of Optometrists partner to support private member’s bill to create a Vision Health Desk Toronto, ON, October 4, 2022 – In time for World Sight Day on October 13, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and the Canadian Association of Optometrists have collaborated for the first time on a joint access […]

Tuesday August 23, 2022

Back-to-school prep: The Canadian Ophthalmological Society urges parents to monitor children’s vision to start the school year off right

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is highlighting the importance of good eye health for the classroom return this Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Wednesday July 6, 2022

Soak up the sun responsibly: The Canadian Ophthalmological Society reminds Canadians to protect their eyes this UV Safety Awareness Month

Survey finds Canadians aren’t wearing sunglasses enough, which can increase risk of cataracts Toronto, ON – July 6, 2022 – Many Canadians love basking in the sun during the long awaited summer months, but they’re not taking enough precautions to protect their eyes from damaging UV rays that can lead to cataracts, one of the […]

Friday June 3, 2022

June is Cataract Awareness Month, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society reminds Canadians to wear sunglasses to reduce the risk of developing cataract disease

Reducing exposure to ultraviolet light may decrease risk for developing cataracts June 3, 2022 – Ottawa. Cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye which focuses the light on the back of the eye. Most cataracts are found in people over the age of 60, but changes to the lens generally start […]