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Vision Health Canada’s 2027 Conference Series

One Voice. Clear Focus. Collective Action.

Vision Health Canada’s premier conference series is held in Toronto.

Join the vision health community in gaining crucial insights into Glaucoma, advancements, and the use of medical devices in Ophthalmology and Optometry

Don’t delay; in-person seating is limited. Early registration is recommended. Secure your seat at the table: REGISTER TODAY!

AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month Conference 2027

Thursday, February 25, 2027

Toronto Public Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario (east side of Yonge, just north of Bloor)

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for a complimentary continental breakfast. Lunch will also be served.

Vision Health Canada, now in partnership with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, can offer ACVREP™ continuing education credits for certified conference registrants.

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A closeup of eyedrops being administered.

Theme: Understanding Glaucoma and How Patients Navigate the Healthcare System

Program Highlights:

  • An in-depth look at glaucoma, including treatments, medications, surgery, new devices, and the use of eye drops.

  • Discussions led by doctors specializing in glaucoma care and treatment.

  • A patient panel sharing lived experiences with glaucoma and navigating vision loss.

  • An overview of Vision Health Canada’s report on how patients living with blindness and partial sight interact with the healthcare system.

Thank You to Our Participating Sponsors

Healthy Vision Month Conference 2027

Thursday, May 13, 2027

Toronto Public Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario (east side of Yonge, just north of Bloor)

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for a complimentary continental breakfast. Lunch will also be served.

A man living with blindness sitting in front of a computer with his hands on a keyboard and wearing headphones. His cane is shown in focus in the foreground.
A visually impaired woman, expressing the use of technology for the blind and visually impaired while riding public transportation and going for a walk. She is using text-to-speech, an assistive technology that reads what is on her screen.

Theme: Important Advances in Vision Health

Program Highlights:

  • A comprehensive look at the advancement and use of medical devices in Ophthalmology and Optometry.

  • How assistive technologies are providing increased accessibility, independence and a better quality of life for blind and partially sighted Canadians.

  • The impact of biosimilar medications on the treatment of eye disease.

  • Addressing the impact of AI in diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in eye care.

World Sight Day Conference 2027

Thursday, October 14, 2027

Toronto Public Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario (east side of Yonge, just north of Bloor)

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for a complimentary continental breakfast. Lunch will also be served.

Theme: To Be Announced

Vision Health Canada

Vision Health Canada (VHC) is committed to advocating for a future without vision barriers. This will be achieved through ongoing collaborative leadership in policy reform, research, advocating for improved treatments, technological innovation, and community empowerment, all while working to position Canada as a global leader in achieving vision health equity. VHC is dedicated to supporting those with lived experience — our families, our friends, our neighbours, and our co-workers who are blind, DeafBlind, or partially sighted — to ensure a quality of life equivalent to that of our fellow Canadians and to transform vision health across Canada.

During our 2026 conference series, VHC has moved beyond just discussion to deliver practical strategies based on the latest data and driven by a shared commitment with our community to a future where no Canadian faces preventable blindness. Together, we will continue to spark the translation of research into practice and policy into action.