Canadian Ophthalmological Society

• Cataracts can happen to anyone, here’s how to protect your eyes

  A recent survey by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society shows 38 per cent of Canadians don’t know much about cataracts or how to prevent them.

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  Jun 7, 2023
  
• Put eye exams back on to-do list: Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen time

  Canadian ophthalmologists says increased screen time in children is leading to more eye strain and nearsightedness.

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  Oct 12, 2021
  
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• Eye exams should be part of back-to-school routine, specialists say

  'When you increase the screen time, myopia becomes an issue, which is shortsightedness.'

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  Sep 22, 2021
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• What is age-related macular degeneration and why should older Canadians care?

  AMD, as it is commonly known, is a leading cause of blindness in Canada. Here's what you need to know about who's most at risk and how to prevent getting AMD.

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  Feb 7, 2018
• Ignoring your eye health can lead to bigger problems down the road

  Oct. 12 marks World Sight Day, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society wants Canadians to know just how important their eye health is.

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  Oct 12, 2017