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Retina Society of Alberta

The society of retinal specialists in Alberta. Retina ophthalmologists are highly-trained doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating retinal disorders of the eye.

Royal Alexandra Hospital – Ophthalmology

The department comprises the regional eye centre and is the centre of the ophthalmology residents training program

American Society of Retina Specialists

Society of Retina Specialists website with more in-depth information on retina health and resources about various common retina-related pathologies

Canadian Diabetes Association

The national organization that provides help to Canada's rapidly increasing number of diabetics, and lobbies on their behalf

Be My Eyes

Fantastic mobile application that uses artificial intelligence and volunteers to assist those with blind and low-vision by reading text out audibly through mobile devices. Assistance covers over 180 different languages.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

The national organization, with branches and operations across the country, that helps the visually impaired through education and support and lobbies on their behalf

American Academy of Ophthalmology

An international organization, with members located in many countries of the world. The Academy provides members with a vast range of educational information

Canadian Ophthalmology Society

The national membership body, offering information and education for its members

Canadian Council of the Blind

“The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) is a non-profit organization bringing together Canadians who are blind, deaf-blind, or living with vision loss through local community CCB chapters.”