Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists

08/23/2026

Myopia in children can progress over time, and the signs are not always obvious. Start the school year with a clearer picture of your child’s eye health. 🤓

Book a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist for you child before school starts. 📅

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Is an eye exam part of your back-to-school checklist? ✅

When children cannot see clearly, it can affect how they read, learn, and participate at school. A comprehensive eye exam can help detect myopia and other vision concerns early. 🤓

Book you child's back-to- school eye exam today! 📆

08/15/2026

😱 It's here. Beware "The Blur."
The Canadian Association of Optometrist is launching their latest digital awareness campaign, shining a spotlight on a growing threat to children's vision: myopia.

"Beware of The Blur" reminds parents that when it comes to childhood myopia, only an optometrist can stop "The Blur." Uncorrected vision problems can affect how a child reads, learns, and participates in the classroom, often without anyone realizing anything is wrong. Only comprehensive eye exams can diagnose myopia. While there is no cure, there are treatment options to slow the progression – but early detection is key.

You may start seeing "The Blur" creep into your feed over the coming weeks. We encourage you to share it with your communities.

This campaign was made possible in partnership with the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists/Association des Optométristes NB , Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists, and Prince Edward Island Association of Optometrists, and with the support of our sponsors, Alcon and CooperVision Canada.

Thank you for helping bring children's vision health into focus.
To learn more about the campaign, visit: https://opto.ca/the-blur

07/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our giveaway winner, Kathy Roy Hibberts! 🥳 Send us a DM now to claim your fantastic Oakley sunglasses! 🕶️

07/01/2026

🕶️ GIVEAWAY ALERT 🕶️ Like/follow us for your chance to win a pair of Oakley sunglasses.

July is UV Awareness Month, and we're helping you protect your eyes in style.

Enter for a chance to win a pair of Oakley sunglasses featuring UV protection to help shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays.

To enter:
✔️ Like our page
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Tag 2 friends in the comments
✔️ Share this post to Stories for an extra entry

Contest closes July 15, 2026. One winner will be randomly selected and announced shortly after.

Eligibility:
• Must be a resident of Nova Scotia
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Good luck! ☀️👓

06/24/2026

June is Cataract Awareness Month 👁️ 👁️

Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss, especially as we age. ✅ The good news? They are highly treatable, and cataract surgery is one of the safest and most successful procedures performed today.

Regular eye exams can help detect cataracts early and protect your long-term vision.

Find an optometrist near you at nsoptometrists.ca

06/23/2026

🦮👂👁️ This DeafBlind Awareness Week, let's shine a light on the experiences, achievements, and invaluable contributions of people living with combined vision and hearing loss.

Deafblindness affects everyone differently, presenting unique challenges in communication, accessing information, and navigating daily life. 💙

By understanding and supporting accessibility and inclusion, we can build communities where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully. 🤝

👁️ Don’t forget: regular comprehensive eye exams are essential for protecting your vision and catching eye conditions early!

🔎 Find an optometrist near you at nsoptometrists.ca

06/22/2026

Looking for an optometrist in Nova Scotia? 👁️✨

Comprehensive eye exams are essential for your overall health! They can help identify vision issues, eye diseases, and even signs of other health conditions.

Connect with a local eye care professional through our Find an Optometrist portal.

Visit nsoptometrists.ca and discover an optometrist in your community today!

06/08/2026

Have you seen our ads on the road? 👀🚌

This month, the NSAO is showcasing bus ads in Halifax and Sydney to highlight the importance of regular eye exams.

Did you know that eye exams do more than just assess your vision? They can help identify eye diseases and even indicate other health issues before symptoms show up!

Take care of your vision and overall health. Visit nsoptometrists.ca to learn more and find an optometrist near you.