$1.3M
Raised
medical students awarded $430,000 in scholarships to pursue academic ophthalmology and research
Canadian patients assisted with their vision health
of research articles published to advance ophthalmology
Who We Are
The Eye Foundation of Canada is an independent not for profit organization headed by eye care professionals, members of the community, and patients who are committed to helping Canadians maintain and regain their sense of sight.
Our Summer Scholarship Program
Every summer, we award one or more medical students who have just completed their second year of medical school, with an $8,000 scholarship to spend the summer furthering their education in ophthalmic medicine, surgery, and research.
Improved Patient Care
The Eye Foundation of Canada has sponsored a number of clinical studies in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and corneal transplantation and will continue to support research in ophthalmology, and work to engage medical students in sponsored research projects to enhance their education, show them leadership models, and advance the science of ophthalmology, leading to better patient outcomes.
How You Can Help
VISION CARE
The preservation, enhancement, and restoration of sight through education, research, and the improvement of patient care in Canada.
EDUCATION
Since 1989, we have sponsored scholarships for 56 medical students, most of whom have become ophthalmologists and who have contributed to providing better vision care for over 4 million patients (and counting). If you are a second-year medical student, apply for a scholarship.
RESEARCH
We have sponsored research that has resulted in hundreds of publications in peer-reviewed academic journals and made its way into many textbooks and presentations at academic meetings devoted to ophthalmology.
Donate
Generous contributions from corporate sponsors and community members go a long way towards helping us improve patient care in Canada. Please consider donating money, time, or goods – no contribution is ever too small!
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