As of September 1, 2023, there will be changes to which eye exams are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The details of those changes can be found...more
Council Highlights – March 31, 2023
Council met in a hybrid environment on Friday, March 31. Council learned about disabilities and accessibility from DEI speaker, Ms. Lorin MacDonald, and passed three motions. Please see below: CPMF ...more
College of Optometrists Submits 2022 College Performance Measurement Framework Report
Overview The College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) is a standardized reporting tool that was launched by the Ministry of Health in 2020. Through the CPMF, regulatory colleges are required to...more
Emergency Class of Registration
On April 14, 2022 the Ontario Government passed the Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022. This Bill requires regulatory health colleges to put in place an Emergency Class of Registration,...more
Research Award Update
The College completed the inaugural year of its research grant program, which awards funds to innovative and high-quality research endeavors focused on health profession regulation. At the end of last...more
