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New Report Reveals Vision Loss Costs Canada Almost $33 Billion Annually
Wednesday, May 5 2021 | 10 h 28 min | News, Press Release
The Canadian Council of the Blind, partnering with Fighting Blindness Canada, and key partners, the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the...
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Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month Prompts COS to Call for Careful Shopping this Holiday Season
Wednesday, December 16 2020 | 09 h 36 min | News
Each year, particularly during the holiday season, many children end up in the emergency room with toy-related eye injuries With the current season...
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Wearing Sunglasses Year-round Is Crucial to Maintain Optimal Eye Health
Thursday, June 1 2023 | 11 h 56 min | News, Press Release
The season for patios, beaches and outdoor activity is upon us, and as Canadians spend more time in the sun, their risk of getting cataracts...
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Glaucoma Awareness Month Draws Attention to Preventable Vision Loss
Thursday, January 19 2023 | 13 h 07 min | News, Press Release
Known as the “silent thief of sight”, glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide that affects nearly 800,000 Canadians...
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Purchasing Safe Toys for Children this Holiday Season Can Reduce Risk of Eye Trauma
Friday, December 9 2022 | 11 h 49 min | News, Press Release
With the holidays fast approaching, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society wants to stress the importance of purchasing eye-safe toys when shopping...
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