Vision Health in Focus Video Series
As populations age and rates of chronic disease continue to rise, more people are at risk of preventable or progressive vision loss that can significantly affect independence, physical and mental health, and overall quality of life. At the same time, advances in therapies and models of care are reshaping the vision health landscape, creating new opportunities to improve outcomes for patients.
The series brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and vision health experts to examine barriers across the care pathway, including delayed diagnosis, treatment burden, care coordination, and system navigation.
Through expert insights, the series identifies opportunities to strengthen policy, improve access to care, and support more equitable and integrated vision health systems for patients, caregivers, and communities.
Episode 1: Seeing Well, Ageing Well: Vision as a Pillar of Healthy Ageing
Featuring insights from Dr. Walter Wittich, Associate Professor at the University of Montreal and expert in vision rehabilitation and sensory loss, the episode provides essential context on the current vision health landscape and the importance of early intervention, rehabilitation, and supportive care.
Episode 2: Understanding the Patient Experience and Barriers to Care
Drawing on findings from the Barometer Global Survey and featuring Dr. David Wong, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at St. Michael’s Hospital and leading vitreoretinal surgeon, the discussion highlights the real-world experiences of patients and providers, as well as the social and systemic factors that influence vision health outcomes.
Episode 3: Opportunities to Ensure Person-Centred Care
Featuring Dr. Larissa Moniz, Director of Research and Mission Programs at Fighting Blindness Canada, this episode highlights strategies to better support healthcare providers, strengthen health and social systems, and improve outcomes for people living with vision loss. It also outlines key considerations for governments, health system leaders, patient organizations, and professional groups working to build more accessible and equitable vision care systems.
IFA would like to thank Bayer for supporting this series.