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Stay up to date with the latest media coverage of ACCESS. From national headlines to local features, explore how Community Surgical Facilities (CSFs) are shaping healthcare and improving lives.
April 2026
We are proud to share recent media coverage highlighting a major milestone for The Cataract Institute (TCI).
The Cataract Institute of Montreal is now the highest-volume cataract surgery centre in North America. TCIM performs more than 18,000 publicly funded procedures each year, helping thousands of patients regain their vision faster.
Through strong collaboration with local hospitals and an innovative care model, TCIM has played a key role in reducing wait times to below the national benchmark, with most patients now receiving surgery within 16 weeks. Beyond restoring sight, timely cataract surgery helps reduce the risk of falls, supports independence, and improves overall quality of life for patients.
This achievement reflects the power of collaborative healthcare in Quebec, delivering better outcomes for patients while freeing up hospital capacity for more complex care.
November 2025
On November 26, ACCESS held its inaugural press conference at Ontario’s Legislature, introducing the Association of Canadian Centres of Eye Surgery and Standards to provincial decision-makers and the media. From the Queen’s Park press gallery, ACCESS outlined its vision for improving cataract care in Ontario through community surgical facilities (CSFs) and emphasized its role as a constructive partner in advancing solutions-focused healthcare innovation.
This launch strengthens ACCESS’s voice in the provincial healthcare conversation and supports ongoing efforts to share CSF success stories, highlight their impact on regional care, and advocate for expanded access to high-efficiency surgical models across the province.
February 2025
Chartered surgical facilities are back in the headlines. What are they?
June 2024
Cataract surgery wait times down in Waterloo Region thanks to local partnership
April 2022
Alberta to contract out more eye procedures to private facilities