Provincial officials say Albertans will now have better access to eye care through a permanent retinal treatment program, supporting timely, high-quality vision care.

Over the past decade, the Retina Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Program for Intraocular Disease (RAPID) pilot project has been giving patients sight-saving injections directly into the eye, using advanced medications, say government officials.

Building on this success, the Alberta government says it is launching a new permanent program, the Alberta Retinal Treatment Program, effective Oct. 1. The new program is expected to expand eligibility by 2,000 Albertans, increase treatment options from three to six drugs, and allow all ophthalmologists in the province to participate.

Every year, say government officials, th

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