RIGHT NOW
With blindness in Canada costing a staggering 32.9 billion dollars annually, the burden of vision loss to individuals, communities, and our health care system is nothing short of extreme.
The growing crisis affects all Canadians – but youth, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations face the greatest risk. Without a government commitment for a national vision health plan, we’re at risk for a major healthcare emergency. Over 8 million Canadians are living with eye diseases that can lead to blindness. We must act fast to prevent blindness.
Together, we can demand action that prevents over 75% of blindness through accessible eye exams and equitable access to therapies.
Canadians are living with eye
diseases that lead to blindness
Canadians are living
with vision loss
is the cost of blindness
in Canada annually
increase in the cost of vision loss
caused by surgery wait times
DEMAND A VISION AND HEALTH STRATEGY from the Canadian government.
SUPPORT THE VISION HEALTH COMMUNITY and will continue to champion the call to end preventable vision loss.
STAND WITH and support people with vision loss.
Address:
Fighting Blindness Canada
890 Yonge St., 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 3P4
Website: www.fightingblindness.ca
Email: info@fightingblindness.ca
Toll-free: 1.800.461.3331
Telephone: 416.360.4200
Fax: 416.360.0060