The COS urges federal and provincial governments to prioritize patient safety over scope expansion.
“Canadians deserve one simple assurance: those performing eye surgery are the best trained,” said COS President Dr. Dagher.
#SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionCare #PatientSafetyFirst
“Canadians deserve one simple assurance: those performing eye surgery are the best trained,” said COS President Dr. Dagher.
#SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionCare #PatientSafetyFirst
Ophthalmologists address proposals to expand scope of practice – November 17, 2025
At a news conference in Ottawa, representatives from the Canadian Ophthalmological Society discuss provincial proposals to allow optometrists to perform surgical procedures that would otherwise be…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The COS urges federal and provincial governments to prioritize patient safety over scope expansion.
“Canadians deserve one simple assurance: those performing eye surgery are the best trained,” said COS President Dr. Dagher.
#SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionCare #PatientSafetyFirst
“Canadians deserve one simple assurance: those performing eye surgery are the best trained,” said COS President Dr. Dagher.
#SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionCare #PatientSafetyFirst
Ophthalmologists play a central role in shaping how vision care is delivered in Canada.
As the system evolves, maintaining high standards in training, decision-making, and accountability will be essential to ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons
As the system evolves, maintaining high standards in training, decision-making, and accountability will be essential to ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons
May 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Ophthalmologists play a central role in shaping how vision care is delivered in Canada.
As the system evolves, maintaining high standards in training, decision-making, and accountability will be essential to ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons
As the system evolves, maintaining high standards in training, decision-making, and accountability will be essential to ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons
Patient outcomes depend on assessment, intervention, and follow-up. Each stage requires clinical judgment, accountability, and the ability to respond to complications.
Highlight this when engaging with patients, partners, and policymakers.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons
Highlight this when engaging with patients, partners, and policymakers.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons
May 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Patient outcomes depend on assessment, intervention, and follow-up. Each stage requires clinical judgment, accountability, and the ability to respond to complications.
Highlight this when engaging with patients, partners, and policymakers.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons
Highlight this when engaging with patients, partners, and policymakers.
#VisionHealthMonth
#SurgeryBySurgeons