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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.

An image of the CCB Vision Month Conference 2025 event space. The image was taken before the conference had began and therefore there are no people present. The space features white linen round tables and a presentation screen with the conference logo prominently displayed.

Vision Health Conference

Join us for this year’s Vision Health Month Conference: Pan-Canadian Voices — a national conversation on the future of eye care in Canada.


As Canada progresses on the National Strategy for Eye Care Act, it’s important to recognize that access to eye care is not the same across the country. Geography, language, funding models, workforce shortages, and community needs all shape how, and if, people receive vision health services.

 

This conference brings together optometrists, ophthalmologists, policy leaders, vision rehabilitation professionals, and individuals with lived experience of sight loss from across Canada. By centering regional perspectives, we aim to challenge one-size-fits-all approaches and explore more equitable solutions for vision health.

 

Register now to secure your spot!

Vision Health Month Conference 2026 – Pan-Canadian Voices

 

Event Details

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

A light continental breakfast will be provided in the morning and lunch will be served.

 

Speaker Lineup Sneak Peak:

  • Angelica Hanna, MSc, MD (C) & Researcher

    Researcher exploring the socioeconomic factors influencing access to eye care across Canada.

  • Dr. Allison Scott, OD, President, Canadian Association of Optometrists

    Providing both national and East Coast perspectives on eye care delivery.

  • Vision Health Partners’ Coalition – Jennifer Urosevic President & CEO, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)

    As the lead of the VHPC, Jennifer will share updates on the National Strategy for Eye Care Act and ongoing advocacy efforts.

  • Jim Tokos, National President CCB & Leslie Yee, 1st Vice-President CCB

    Announcing the launch of CCB’s Right to Sight Campaign including the development of provincial report cards on the awareness of eye care.

  • Dr. Sabri Koroush, MB.ChB., FRCOphth, FRCSC & Founder of the Indigenous Children Eye Examination (ICEE) Project

    Discussing his work delivering pediatric eye care to Northern and Indigenous communities.

 **schedule subject to change**

 

Don’t miss out! A post lunch panel session will take place in the afternoon.

Seeing the System — Rehabilitation and Access Nationally

A cross-country discussion on vision rehabilitation and other support services and their access challenges.

 

We hope you’ll join us for an engaging and important conversation as we work toward a more inclusive and equitable vision health system in Canada

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