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FNHA Vision Benefit: Supporting Eye Health For Those Living With Diabetes

  November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a reminder that protecting our vision is a vital part of managing diabetes. Over time, diabetes can increase the risk of eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy and other complications. Regular eye exams support long-term eye health. Early detection and timely treatment can reduce the risk of vision loss, ensure […]

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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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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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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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Why axial length matters: The long and short of it

Johnson & Johnson Brought to you by Debbie Jones, FCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA and Monica Jong, OD, PhD, FBCLA The Importance of Axial Length: As eye care professionals (ECPs) embrace the need to manage myopia with more than just refractive correction, it is important to understand that the examination of patients should be more than just

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Pediatric Eye Exams 101: Three Ways to Streamline Eye Exams for Children

Optik Magazine Brought to you by Jenny Lee, OD, FAAO Routine eye examinations for children can feel like a breeze for some practitioners and a source of anxiety for others. A streamlined experience, from booking to check-out, makes all the difference. It can be challenging to assess vision problems in children, and even more so

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FNHA Vision Benefit, Supporting Youth Vision Care

First Nations Health Authority Brought to you by FNHA Health Benefits Team Regular eye exams are vital for maintaining good eye health. They ensure prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses are current and help detect eye and brain conditions early. This is especially important for children as their vision can change more rapidly than adults. Early

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First Nations Health Authority Vision Care Benefit

First Nations Health Authority Brought to you by FNHA Health Benefits Team May is Vision Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy eyes. Regular eye exams are key to lifelong vision health. These exams ensure prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses are up to date and play a crucial

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