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MPs and Senators joined Ottawa schoolchildren at the Eye read on the Hill event, highlighting the importance of children's eye health and comprehensive eye exams.

May is Vision Health Month, and the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) has begun its annual awareness campaign with a call for Canadians to “GetEyeWise” to help encourage optimal eye health and vision care.

PEI Minister of Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie, has announced an expansion of primary care services through optometrists.

While women entering the practice of optometry are now in the majority, this is a relatively new development. Sadie Marion Lampard was Alberta’s first female optometrist, beginning her practice in 1942 and continuing until 1993.

While many people know about the challenges related to insulin and high blood sugar not everyone is as aware of the damaging effects that diabetes can have on your vision and eye health.

it is estimated that nearly 25% of school-age children have vision problems. Full story…

On May 28, 2015, Canada's 3 vision health professionals penned a letter to the Minister of Health, asking her to finalize

On Wednesday May 28, 2015 Senator Wilfred P.