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What exactly is the annual cost of vision loss within Canada? Euclid Telehealth’s Medical Director, Dr. Delan Jinapriya explores this question and many more regarding vision health and its future at the Canadian Council of the Blind’s May 2024 Vision Health Month Conference, available to listen to in full with the link below: https://lnkd.in/gbcmfDWe #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss

Learn about the newest bill aiming to improve accessible eye care for Canadians and what it may mean for you and your eye health. https://lnkd.in/gvkqfepT #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss

As Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month comes to an end, it’s important to understand exactly how Diabetic Retinopathy manifests and can impact your daily life. Annual eye exams are critical in catching this condition early before irreversible damage occurs. #diabeticeyediseaseawarenessmonth #diabeticeyedisease #diabeticeyediseaseawareness #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss

Diabetic Retinopathy is dangerously common, being the main cause of blindness in working-age adults. Annual eye exams are critical in catching this condition early before irreversible damage occurs. #diabeticeyediseaseawarenessmonth #diabeticeyedisease #diabeticeyediseaseawareness #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss

Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common blood vessel complication for those who have diabetes. How can you prevent this? Annual eye exams are critical in catching this condition early before irreversible damage occurs. #diabeticeyediseaseawarenessmonth #diabeticeyedisease #diabeticeyediseaseawareness #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss

The recent passage of Bill C-284, the National Strategy for Eye Care Act by the Government of Canada marks a significant advancement in the country's commitment to eye health and vision care. This legislation sets forth a comprehensive framework to develop a national strategy to improve eye care and rehabilitation services, invest in research to provide treatments and cures, increase accessibility and promote eye health education nationwide, ensuring all Canadians will have access to essential eye health services. We extend our gratitude to the members of Parliament and Senators for championing this vital legislation, including the Hon. Judy A. Sgro, who proposed Bill C-284 as a private members bill. Their dedication to improving the health and well-being of Canadians has culminated in a significant policy achievement that will have a lasting impact. Vision Health Partners: BALANCE for Blind Adults, The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), Canadian Association of Optometrists , Canadian Council of the Blind, CNIB, Canadian Ophthalmological Society, Diabetes Canada, Fighting Blindness Canada, International Federation on Ageing, Opticians Association of Canada, and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. #NationalEyeStrategy #C284 // L’adoption récente par le gouvernement canadien du projet de loi C-284, Loi sur la stratégie nationale sur les soins oculaires marque une avancée déterminante dans l’engagement du pays en faveur de la santé oculaire et des soins de la vue. Cette loi établit un cadre exhaustif pour l’élaboration d’une stratégie nationale visant à améliorer les services de soins oculaires et de réadaptation visuelle, à investir dans la recherche afin d’offrir des traitements et des remèdes, à accroître l’accessibilité et à favoriser la sensibilisation à la santé oculaire partout au pays, pour ainsi garantir à l’ensemble de la population canadienne un accès à des services essentiels de santé oculaire. Nous remercions les députés et les sénateurs d’avoir soutenu cette loi essentielle, notamment l’honorable Judy Sgro, qui a déposé le projet de loi C-284 en tant que projet de loi émanant d’un député. Leur engagement envers l’amélioration de la santé et du bien-être des Canadiens et Canadiennes s’est traduit par une réalisation politique importante qui aura un impact durable. Les partenaires canadiens en santé oculaire BALANCE for Blind Adults, l’Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes, l’Association canadienne des optométristes, le Conseil canadien des aveugles, l’Institut national canadien pour les aveugles, la Société canadienne d’ophtalmologie, Diabète Canada, Vaincre la cécité Canada, la Fédération internationale du vieillissement, l’Association des opticiens du Canada et Réadaptation en déficience visuelle Canada.

This Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that diabetic retinopathy can silently progress, with 12% of untreated cases leading to total vision loss. Annual eye assessments are critical in catching this condition early before irreversible damage occurs. Don’t let vision loss be the cost of inaction. #diabeticeyediseaseawarenessmonth #diabeticeyedisease #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss

Vision loss could be linked to dementia—what does this mean for future prevention? Discover how protecting and preserving your eyesight could safeguard your cognitive health with this insightful article on the latest findings from the 2024 Lancet Commission, and learn about 14 modifiable risk factors that could make a difference. https://lnkd.in/esN4KcUi #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss #dementia

This World Sight Day, let’s focus on the importance of regular eye disease screenings. Early detection can make a difference in preserving your vision and ensuring lifelong eye health. Don’t wait—prioritize your eyes today! #EyeHealth #eyedisease #longevity #earlydetection #visionloss #worldsightday

EyeCan’s episode “Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology” features Euclid Telehealth’s Medical Director, Dr. Delan Jinapriya; exploring AI, its benefits, tools, challenges, limitations, and the role it can play in Ophthalmology. The episode is available through YouTube and Apple Podcasts (linked below): https://lnkd.in/g3MmVepF https://lnkd.in/gDCpjiWT