An Act to establish a national strategy for universal eye care

Bill C-419 was a Liberal Private Member's Bill establishing a national strategy for universal eye care, including federal-provincial coordination on eye-exam coverage under provincial health plans, expanded vision-care benefits under the Canadian Dental Care Plan model, and accelerated regulatory approval for medical-device treatments for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The Canadian Council of the Blind has estimated approximately 1.5 million Canadians live with vision impairment that affects daily activities. Only some provinces cover routine eye exams for adults aged 20 to 64 (Ontario does not after 2004 changes). Did not pass second reading.