Help Us Support the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada all May Long

In January 1982, Steve Northey lost his daughter Kelly at eight years old to a brain tumour. At that time, there was little organized support or specific research regarding brain tumours. 

So Steve collaborated with neurosurgeon Dr. Rolando Del Maestro and his wife, Pamela, a neuroscience nurse, to create a resource to support families. 

They wanted this resource to improve the experiences of those dealing with brain tumours and their loved ones so they did not have to struggle alone with the physical and emotional effects of the disease. The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada was born after Kelly's passing.

What Is The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada?

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada consists of a committed team of staff, volunteers, and healthcare professionals who work to serve the needs of those affected by malignant and non-malignant brain tumours. 

These amazing people work together towards the same goal of ending brain tumours through research for treatment and cure. They also aim to bring patients, survivors, and families closer together through support groups and hosted events. 

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is funded entirely by generous donations from individuals, businesses, memorial gifts, and special events, so our teams at Merivale Vision Care and Wellington Vision Care wanted to do our part to bring awareness to the link between eyesight and brain tumours and support this incredible organization. 

For every eye exam performed during May, we will donate $4 to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to support their initiatives, research towards treatment and cure, and the people who depend on their resources.

Brain Tumours Can Affect Your Vision

Brain tumours can affect vision, and optometrists can detect their symptoms during a routine eye exam. 

A routine eye exam is a non-invasive way to observe neural and vascular tissue. The back of the inside of your eye, or retina, comprises both tissues. 

Routine eye exams can detect medical conditions in their preliminary stages because symptoms of these conditions often present in the eye first. Your Optometrist can see symptoms of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol in how the eye looks during the eye exam. 

Changes in the visual field, new experiences in double vision, pupil size changes, optic nerve swelling or colour changes can all be signs of a potential brain tumour or other eye pathology. 

Your Optometrist can catch, treat, or refer you to provide you with the best care as early as possible for the best outcome. An eye exam has the potential to save your life.

Ready to book in for your comprehensive eye exam and support the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada? Let our Optometrists protect your sight and your overall health.