While many Canadians have access to vision care, this is not the case for everyone. The main factors influencing timely access include public awareness, availability and regularity of services—particularly in rural, remote and indigenous communities—technological support, affordability and physical accessibility.
Enhancing public awareness about eye health is the first line of defence in reducing the risk of eye disease, avoidable vision loss and blindness. Improving Canadians' knowledge about eye health is a wise and prudent financial investment in the well-being of our population and by consequence, our economy.