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Vision Health Events

This section highlights our conferences, summits, and other key gatherings dedicated to advancing vision health, fostering collaboration, and promoting accessibility for all. These events bring together experts, advocates, healthcare professionals, and members of the visually impaired community to share insights, discuss innovations, and advocate for critical changes in eye health and vision care. Join us in exploring topics such as the latest advancements in vision research, developments in assistive technology, and updates on national and international vision health policies. From the annual Vision Health Conference to special symposia and workshops, each event offers valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute to the future of vision health in Canada.

A large conference room with round tables set up for attendees, who are seated and watching a presentation at the front. A projector screen displays a speaker. The room is well-lit with natural light from large windows on the far wall. Attendees are engaged in the session, with several people seated in groups at each table.

Vision Health Conference

The Vision Health Conference 2024, held on October 30th at the Toronto Reference Library, was a resounding success! Hosted by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC), this impactful event brought together a diverse audience of in-person and online attendees for an engaging update on the state of vision health in Canada.

CCB National President Jim Tokos opened the conference with a warm welcome, followed by inspiring words from Jennifer Jones, President and CEO of FBC, setting the tone for a day filled with meaningful discussions and insights. Attendees enjoyed presentations from a distinguished panel of speakers, including Dr. Keith Gordon (Senior Research Officer at the CCB and the Report’s Principal Investigator), Dr. Larissa Moniz (Director of Research and Mission Programs at FBC), Dr. Allison Scott (Vice President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists), Dr. Phil Hooper (Immediate Past President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society), and Ian White (President of the CCB Toronto Visionaries), with Michael Baillargeon (Senior Manager of Eye Care Initiatives at the CCB) serving as the event’s MC.

The day’s discussions centered on findings from the newly released Report Card on Vision Health Part 2, shedding light on both the progress since the Report Card Part 1 (released in October 2022) and the ongoing needs within the vision health community. The engaged audience and their insightful questions underscored a collective commitment to advancing vision health across Canada.

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