Core Values
Indigenous communities have faced barriers to accessing basic healthcare, including vision care. At IMEC, we believe that everyone deserves clear vision and the opportunities it brings. By traveling to remote locations, we remove obstacles like travel cost, wait time, affordability ensuring that every child and adult has the chance to see clearly and maintain optimal eye health
Eye Exam & Glasses
Children 18 & Under - once per year
Adults - every 2 years
Covered under provincial and federal programs
An elder in Ahtahkakoop detected diabetic eye issues early, avoiding vision loss.
A young girl in Stanley Mission received glasses that boosted her confidence and helped her excel in class.
Partnerships
Communities Served
Wollaston Lake
Montreal Lake
La Loche / Clearwater
Lac La Ronge / La Ronge
Stanley Mission
Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stoney Rapids
Sandy Bay
Pelican Narrows
Deschambault Lake
South End
Moosomin First Nation
Hall Lake
Ahtahkakoop
Uranium City
Muskeg Lake
Mistawasis
Whitecap
Big River
U of Waterloo Students
IMEC in partnership with the U of W School of Optometry and Vision Science invites students to experience remote mobile clinic externships.
Better vision Better Grades
The leading cause of visual disability is uncorrected refractive error, which disproportionately affects remote communities. In fact, 80% of classroom learning is visual, and if untreated before grade 3, these issues can result in lifelong educational setbacks. Through our mobile clinics, we provide eye exams and glasses to students and adults, improving access to care and fostering better learning, well-being, and safety.
www.imeceyes.ca
imec.sask@gmail.com
text: 306 987 3000
Mon - Fri, 9am - 9pm
