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Winter Eye Protection – 4 Essential Things Everyone Should Know!

Winter Eye Protection – 4 Essential Things Everyone Should Know!    British Columbia, November 27, 2025 Even though the sun might not feel as strong, protecting your eyes during Winter is just as important as it is during the hot summer months. To help keep your vision protected year-round, we’ve put together a few key […]

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Addressing Compliance, Cost and Care Challenges in the Future of Contact Lens Wear

Alcon Brought to you by Dr. Carla Mack, OD, MBA How can we inspire and enable greater contact lens compliance among patients while simultaneously addressing cost concerns? Dr. Carla Mack, Global and US Head, Professional Education and Development, discusses potential drivers and solutions to gaps in current contact lens offerings for patients and eye care

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Diabetes & Your Financial Health: What Every Optometrist Should Know About Insurance, Risk and Prevention

Portfolio Planning Inc. Flat- Fee Financial Planning for Optometrists As trusted healthcare professionals, Optometrists are often on the front lines of identifying early signs of diabetes but it’s not just your patients who should be paying attention. With the rise in Type 2 diabetes across Canada, it’s time to take a moment to look inward.

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Make Vision Safety part of your Halloween Costume this Year

Make vision Safety part of your Halloween Costume This Year!    British Columbia, October 20, 2025 This Halloween, prioritize eye safety – especially when using cosmetic contact lenses or costume makeup, by following these simple tips below!   Ensure Your Cosmetic Contact Lenses Don’t Play Tricks On Your Eyes Cosmetic contact lenses, often used to

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Celebrating our 2025 Summer Eye Health Campaign

Celebrating Our 2025 Summer Health Campaign! Vancouver, BC – October 9, 2025 – Our successful Summer Campaign from July to August aimed to educate parents and inspire action to book an eye exam for their children over the summer holidays. We aimed to increase traffic to a campaign landing site, bookthetest.ca, and increase the use

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FNHA Vision Benefit: Supporting Children’s Vision Care

First Nations Health Authority Brought to you by FNHA Health Benefits Team Healthy vision is essential to a child’s growth, learning, and overall wellness. As children grow, their eyes develop rapidly, and their vision can change more quickly than that of adults. That’s why regular eye exams are vital for maintaining good eye health. They

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5 things you didn’t know about children’s eye health (and how to catch every colorful moment of Fall during Children’s Vision Month)

5 things you didn’t know about children’s eye health (and how to catch every colorful moment of Fall during Children’s Vision Month)    British Columbia, October 3, 2025 Get a fresh look at Fall! October is Children’s Vision Month which aims to raise awareness about the importance of booking regular eye exams for children’s learning

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Back to School, Back to Vision Care: Why a Child’s Eye Exam Matters More Than Ever

hoya vision As September approaches and families across British Columbia begin preparing for the return to school, it’s easy to get swept up in the usual back-to-school rituals—new shoes, sharpened pencils, fresh lunchboxes, and packed calendars. But there’s one essential item that often gets overlooked on the checklist: a comprehensive eye exam. Whether your child

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