B.C. Retinal Treatment Program cuts dismay patients | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

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B.C. Retinal Treatment Program cuts dismay patients | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

MLA Minute By Doug Clovechok Since the NDP approved funding cuts to the B.C. Provincial Retinal Treatment Program, I have received dozens of calls, emails, and visits to my offices from constituents in Columbia River-Revelstoke who are dismayed at the prospect of losing access to vision-saving treatments. This program has operated successfully since 2009 and covers professional fees, administrative fees, and drug costs for the treatment of Wet M…