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Eye Exams and Eye Care Coverage in Canada: A Guide to Eye Care in Every Province

According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), 75% of all vision loss due to eye diseases like Glaucoma, Cataracts etc., can be treated or prevented if caught on time. Unfortunately, many Canadians don’t take the time to get a regular eye exam, either because they’re worried about the cost or don’t think there’s anything wrong with their vision. Detecting several conventional eye disorders during their early stages can be a daunting task because they present minimal symptoms if any at all. This highlights the importance of regular ocular examinations, as one could pick up on underlying conditions before…
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FYidoctors Clinics Take on World Sight Day Challenge Across Canada

Today, the world’s largest disability is impaired vision. That’s why FYidoctors is gearing up for Optometry Giving Sight’s World Sight Day Challenge during the month of October, in celebration of World Sight Day on October 12th. Hoping to beat last year’s fundraising total of $92,415.10, donations will go toward Our Children’s Vision, an organization that aims to deliver vision care to 50 million children by the year 2020. With more than 600 million people around the world suffering from blindness or vision impairment due to lack of access to eye examination and glasses, World Sight Day is more important than…