Evidence supports physical distancing, masks, and eye protection to help prevent COVID-19

A comprehensive review of existing evidence supports physical distancing of two metres or more to prevent person-to-person transmission of COVID-19, says an international team led by McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Face masks and eye protection decrease the risk of infection, too. The systematic review and meta-analysis was commissioned by the World Health …

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COVID-19 information for patients

During this global COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Optometrists of Ontario has been working closely with the Ministry of Health to keep optometrists up to date with the latest information relevant to optometry care. The public can find valuable information on the Ministry of Health website, including a self-assessment tool. The Ontario government is asking everyone …

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Pilot project ensures kids are ready to learn

Paisley Road Public School can now rest assured that their kindergarten students are ready to learn, due to their participation in a pilot project that  treated 52 students with an identified vision problem that might have significantly impacted their learning. With 80 per cent of classroom learning being visual, and one child in four having …

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