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Thursday October 18, 2018

Trick or treat? Think twice before using cosmetic contacts on Halloween.

Unregulated cosmetic lenses pose a real danger to people whouse them even for just one night, warns the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), and Canadians should be aware of the serious eye damage wearing unregulated cosmetic lenses can pose.

Wednesday May 02, 2018

Health Minister Highlights Importance of Eye Exams During Vision Health Month

In recognition of Vision Health Month, Ginette Petitpas, Minister of Health, urges Canadians to "make visiting an optometrist a part of their regular health routine".