10/01/2026
Dr. Christine Russo met with the Honourable David Eggen, MLA for Edmonton-North West, to discuss eye care in Alberta.
The conversation focused on the role Doctors of Optometry can play in improving access to timely eye care, including how an expanded scope practice could support more treatment in primary eye-care settings and help reduce pressure on other parts of the health-care system.
They also discussed the procedures and equipment involved in delivering expanded services, and the importance of ensuring continued high-quality vision care remains accessible for Albertans.
We appreciate MLA Eggen taking the time to meet with us and engage in a thoughtful conversation about the current state and future of eye care in Alberta.