Senator Percy Mockler sees connection between good vision and good outcomes
May 19, 2016 16:06 ET
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists
OTTAWA, ON, May 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May is Vision Health Month, and doctors of optometry and our colleagues in the eye care field applaud Senator Percy Mockler's statement in the Senate...
A comprehensive eye exam can do more than test your vision - it could help save your life
May 02, 2016 09:53 ET
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists
OTTAWA, May 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May is Vision Health Month, and doctors of optometry are urging Canadians to make eye exams part of their preventative healthcare routines.
"Comprehensive eye...
Vision Health Professionals Applaud Government's Decision To Classify Non-Corrective 'Cosmetic' Contact Lenses As Class II Medical Devices
July 30, 2015 12:32 ET
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists
OTTAWA, July 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eye and vision health professionals (ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians) commend the Federal Ministry of Health and Health Canada on their decision...
Cataracts surgery in Canada: What you need to know according to the Canadian Journal of Optometry
May 19, 2015 15:17 ET
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists
OTTAWA, May 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A supplement to the June issue of the Canadian Journal of Optometry will feature the latest information on cataracts and cataract surgery.
"Modern cataract...
Canadian Doctors of Optometry recognize Pat Davidson, M.P., with the 2015 Vision Champion Award
April 30, 2015 12:10 ET
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists
OTTAWA, April 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The inaugural 2015 Vision Champion Award has been awarded to Pat Davidson, M.P. (Sarnia – Lambton) for her tireless commitment toward protecting the...
The Cost of Children's Vision Loss
October 27, 2014 09:43 ET
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists
OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better eye health for children hinges on increased awareness. Despite Canada's wealth and robust health care system, it is estimated that nearly 25% of...
The Really Scary Stuff at Halloween
October 27, 2014 09:40 ET
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists
OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the last few years decorative contact lenses have become a popular part of Halloween costumes. Although their effects can be startling, their impact on...