Vision
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1 in 3 children are now nearsighted globally. What’s behind the rise?The study said the increase was 'notable' after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, pointing to lockdowns that sent many children to learn online indoors.CanadaSep 26, 2024
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Traveling vision clinic bringing sight to rural Manitoba"This service is so needed," said Andrews. "They put them on, and they're like, 'Wow!' because this is a whole new world."ConsumerSep 14, 2023
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation centre opens in Kelowna, B.C.People who are blind or have experienced significant vision loss will soon be to access rehabilitation services in their own community.CanadaApr 13, 2023
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Guelph General Hospital releases updated strategic planThe five-year plan serves as a road map for Guelph General Hospital. The hospital says it addresses future needs including staffing and patient care.HealthOct 17, 2022
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Quebec family touring the world before kids go blindA Montreal family is spending a year travelling the world to create visual memories, before three of their four children lose their vision due to a degenerative hereditary disease.CanadaSep 17, 2022
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Quebec advocates want government to cover treatment for boy with vision lossEleven-year-old William Khayrallah has a rare disease that causes progressive vision loss, but a new treatment for the illness isn't yet funded by the Quebec government.CanadaAug 29, 2022
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Put eye exams back on to-do list: Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen timeCanadian ophthalmologists says increased screen time in children is leading to more eye strain and nearsightedness.HealthOct 12, 2021
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Lil Uzi Vert says fans ripped $24M ‘Vision’ diamond from his foreheadThe rapper drew comparisons to a Marvel superhero with his forehead jewelry earlier this year.TrendingSep 8, 2021
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Senior’s impaired vision likely cause of fatal crash between train, vehicle in Montreal: ReportThe victim's driver’s licence had been suspended in Nov. 2018 following a report by a health-care professional stating that he was unfit to drive due to his impaired vision.NewsMar 1, 2021
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Automated speed cameras now operational in Durham RegionFollowing delays from the pandemic, Durham Region has finally started their Automated speed cameras in the region. There are only four at this time, but officials say more could be coming in the future.NewsSep 8, 2020
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