Please note the College will be closed from the afternoon of Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. We will be happy to assist you upon our return…more
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Council Highlights – December 13, 2024
Council met on Friday, December 13, 2024, for a regularly scheduled meeting. During this meeting, Council approved five motions that were brought forward by the Audit/Finance/Risk and Registration committees. Read…more
Member Language on COO Website
The terms “member” and “registrant” are used interchangeably throughout our website. These two terms share the definition of “member” found in the Optometry Act, 1991 and the Regulated Health Professions…more
2024 Council Election Results
The 2024 Council Election closed last week and we are pleased to share the results. The following optometrists have been elected for three-year terms starting January 1, 2025: District 1…more
New Indigenous Resources Added to DEI Webpage
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are integral to the College of Optometrists of Ontario’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 23-27), we are pleased to share…more
College’s Data and Information Management Policy
We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of personal and health information while being transparent with our data and information management practices. The Information and Data Management Policy…more
Council Highlights – September 13, 2024
Council met on Friday, September 13, 2024, for a regularly scheduled meeting. During this meeting, Council approved three motions that were brought forward by the Audit/Finance/Risk, Registration, and Quality Assurance…more
ODSP Health Care Virtual Guide
As health care professionals working in Ontario, optometrists may be asked to complete Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) applications on behalf of their patients. The Ontario Ministry is streamlining this…more
Scope of Practice Change Proposals for Ontario Optometry
The profession of optometry in Ontario has been working on regulatory changes to expand the scope of practice for optometrists. A tripartite working group, consisting of the College of Optometrists…more
Council Highlights – June 21, 2024
Council met on Friday, June 21, 2024, for a regularly scheduled meeting. During this meeting, Council approved several motions that were brought forward by the Audit/Finance/Risk, Registration, Quality Assurance, and…more