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Resources

​​​​​​If you or a family member has recently experienced vision loss, you may have lots of questions – about your eye condition, your options for medical treatment and rehabilitation, and what sources of support are available in your community. The following selected resources may help:

Your e​yes

Find more information about your eyes, eye conditions and treatment options; and locate an eye doctor near you.

• Read The Canadian Patient Charter for Vision Care on the CNIB website
  
• ​​Visit the Canadian Ophthalmological Society website for more information on eye conditions, disorders and treatments
  
• Find a doctor on the Canadian Association of Optometrists website​​​​
  
• Visit the British Columbia Doctors of Optometry website for more information
  
• Visit the College of Optometrists of British Columbia for more information 
  

Living with vision ​loss

Find helpful products and learn dozens of tips and techniques for leading a full, active life with vision loss. 

• Watch tips for everyday living with vision loss (described video)
  
• Watch Step-by-step: The sighted guide technique (described video)
  
• Visit the Shop C​NIB website
  

Community-based program​s and services

Learn about local programs available in your area to help you build your independence and get the most out of life with vision loss.

• Learn more about community-based programs on the CNIB​ website​​
  
• Visit the Canadian Council of the Blind website for more information​
  

Professional stand​ards for vision loss rehabilitation therapy

Find out more about vision loss rehabilitation therapy standards, as well as how this therapy works and what it entails.  

• Visit The Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals website for more information on certification
  
• Visit The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI) website for more information​
  

Other help​ful links ​

Access other helpful information and resources that may be of interest to you. ​

• Visit the Interior Health Authority website for more information 
  
• Visit the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority website for more information 
  
• Visit the Island Health Authority website for more information 
  
• Visit the Northern Health Authority website for more information
  
• Visit the Provincial Health Services Authority for more information 
  
• Visit the First Nations Health Authority for more information​