Show Notes
Been referred to an eye specialist and wondering what happens next? Ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Nina Ahuja, President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, explains what to expect, why timing matters, and how advances in treatment are bringing new hope. Hosted by Jen Urosevic, President & CEO of Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC), the conversation also explores what it will take to turn the National Strategy for Eye Care into meaningful change for Canadians. Part of our Vision Health Partners Coalition series.
More from Perspectives: A VLRC Podcast
Did you know that up to 75 per cent of vision loss is preventable? In the first episode of *Perspectives*, a VLRC podcast, host Jennifer Urosevic (President & CEO of Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada) speaks with Dr. Allison Scott, President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, about why routine eye exams matter, even when your vision seems fine. They discuss what a comprehensive eye exam can uncover (hint: it's about much more than whether you need glasses), how eye exams can detect conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even MS, and the barriers that prevent people from accessing care, from insurance coverage to the shortage of Canadian optometry schools. Dr. Scott also explains why World Sight Day matters and what Canada's new National Strategy for Eye Care could mean for the future of eye health. Learn more: opto.ca | visionlossrehab.ca
A new podcast from Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. Eight conversations. One national movement to transform eye care in Canada. Perspectives launches October 8 on World Sight Day — new episodes weekly through November. Subscribe now: visionlossrehab.ca https://visionlossrehab.ca/en/vlrc-podcast #Perspectives #VLRC #WorldSightDay