Chronic Underfunding of Optometry in Ontario

Hey all, this is a clear explanation of how optometrists got to this point after decades, and have now been left with no choice but to stop seeing all OHIP-eligible patients on September 1st.

This affects anyone under 19, and those 65 and over, and some 20-64 with certain medical conditions.

Please take a moment to read it, and please go to SaveEyeCare. ca to send a letter to your MPP (or write a personal one!), even if you already did one last year. Thank you for your support! 🙏

https://patrickmonaghan.medium.com/chronic-underfunding-of-optometry-in-ontario-a-crisis-30-years-in-the-making-cb84497c173b

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Eye Care Inequity Ignored By Ontario Government

It’s not too late! Call or write to your MPP to urge this government to prioritize eye care, otherwise kids and seniors will lose access on Sept 1st

“Vision is so important to all of us, and the fact the ill-informed Ontario government has ignored this inequity only shows that Premier Doug Ford does not care about the people of Ontario.”

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