Canada’s National Eye Care Strategy
Vision Health Partners Coalition (VHPC)
The Opticians Association of Canada is proud to be a member of the Vision Health Partners Coalition (VHPC), contributing the perspective and expertise of opticians to national conversations on eye care, prevention, accessibility, and public awareness.
“Opticians play an essential role in the vision care journey of Canadians every day. Working alongside partners across the country through VHPC helps ensure that the voice of opticians is represented as we continue building a stronger and more connected future for vision care in Canada.”
— Robert Dalton, Executive Director, Opticians Association of Canada
What is the Vision Health Partners Coalition?
The Vision Health Partners Coalition (VHPC) is a group of not-for-profit organizations that advocate for policy change, promote public awareness, and support research and educational initiatives for vision care in Canada. VHPC firmly believes that every Canadian, irrespective of location, income, or background, should be entitled to affordable and comprehensive eye care that enables them to live, work, and participate fully in their daily lives. To this end, VHPC has come together in support of Health Canada’s efforts to develop a National Strategy for Eye Care by developing a unified set of recommendations to guide its development and implementation.
Members of the Vision Health Partners Coalition: