Health Insight
vision
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Improving Media Access for the Blind and Partially-Sighted
One company is striving to empower Canadians who are blind or partially-sighted by identifying tools and strategies that promote inclusive media practices.
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When It Comes to Vision Health, Can You See Your Treatment Options?
Advocacy organizations advise that patient education and empowerment are key to healthy ageing, particularly when it comes to vision health.
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Do You Have Sight of Your Vision Health?
Dr. Michael Dennis, President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, explains why eye exams are critical for preventing or treating vision loss.
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Ask the Expert: What’s Dry Eye Disease?
We spoke with eyeLABS Optometry's Dr. Richard Maharaj about dry eye disease, what it is, and how your eye care team can help treat it.
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The Diabetes and Vision Connection
If you live with diabetes, keeping your eyes healthy is vital. Here’s the scoop on what you should know and what you can do.
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Three Programs Changing What it Means to be Blind
Learn about three initiatives that are improving blind and partially-sighted Canadians' access to resources, education, and community activities.
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The Future of Accessibility for the Blind
The Canadian Council of the Blind is dedicated to changing what it means to be blind. Read about their 2018 accomplishments and goals for 2019.
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How AI is Helping Doctors See Diabetes
Montréal-based Diagnos enhances diabetics' retinal scans with artificial intelligence to give a visual representation of the state of their diabetes.