The Canadian Association of Optometrists Celebrates Vision Health Month With an Online Campaign Encouraging Canadians to ‘GetEyeWise’

Published on May 6, 2026
OTTAWA—As the national voice of optometry, the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) announced it remains committed to using Vision Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of regular, comprehensive eye exams. The CAO’s two-month GetEyeWise digital campaign encourages Canadians to take a closer look at their eye health, offering videos, social media posts and other resources for patients and eyecare providers. With sponsorship support from Alcon, CAO said it is joined in this campaign by the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists, the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists and the Prince Edward Island Association of Optometrists.
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