Alberta's Post-Stroke Vision Pathway: A Guide for Physiotherapists | Tuesday, October 28 at 7-8 PM MT

This session highlights common post-stroke visual challenges and demonstrate how the pathway facilitates timely, interdisciplinary referrals to vision care providers—ensuring stroke survivors receive the right care at the right time.

Meet Your Presenter: Dr. Cristy Franco graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2016 and is currently practicing in Airdrie, Alberta at a comprehensive Optometry clinic. She is the lead Optometrist of the neuro-rehabilitative and pediatric Vision Therapy Clinic at Airdrie Family Eye Doctors with a clinical emphasis in post-concussion and TBI therapy. Dr. Franco strongly values collaboration with other health care providers and is President-Elect for the Alberta Association of Optometrists.

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Diabetic Eye Health Webinar | Tuesday, November 18 at 12-1 PM MT

Diabetes can silently damage vision — even before symptoms appear. Early detection and monitoring are key to protecting sight. Join our upcoming webinar for a deep dive into diabetes-related eye health.

Topics:
→ How diabetes affects the cornea, lens, optic nerve, and retina
→ Diabetic retinopathy: signs, stages, and treatment
→ Importance of routine diabetic eye exams
→ Strategies for effective care collaboration

Meet Your Presenter: Dr. Sophia Leung is the Principal Optometrist at Seema Eye Care Centre, a tertiary medical and surgical centre in Calgary, Alberta. She is also the current President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry, and holds adjunct faculty positions with University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science and Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. 

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