New report from The Vision Council finds rising eye examination rates in Canada

Published on August 29, 2025
Vision insurance coverage was also noted in the report as higher among younger and higher-income Canadians.
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VMAIL Scheduling Note for Sept. 1, 2025

August 29, 2025
NEWARK, N.J.—Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be no VMAIL on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Look for VMAIL to resume its daily schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 2. To catch up on all the week’s news, look for VMAIL Weekend coming your way on Saturday with all of its regular features including Today’s Read, ICYMI, Optical on Main Street and Editor's Pick.

High Building Density May Accelerate Myopia Progression

August 29, 2025
This study, conducted in Shanghai—one of the most densely populated cities in the world—underscores the importance of incorporating public health considerations into urban planning, such as vision and eye health, with regulations on building density near schools to reduce myopia risk. Photo: Road Trip with Raj on Unsplash. Click image to enlarge. While myopia is