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Overview The CPMF is a standardized reporting tool that was launched by the Ministry of Health in 2020. Through the CPMF, regulatory colleges are required to measure and report on…more

Council met on Friday, March 7, 2025, for a regularly scheduled meeting. During this meeting, Council approved seven motions that were brought forward by the Executive, Quality Assurance, Registration, and…more

The Optometric Practice Reference (OPR) replaced The Guide to the Practice of Optometry in 2007. Over the years, the sections of the document have been updated to articulate and clarify…more

Regulatory Research Award: Understanding and Enhancing Health Profession Regulation   Application Deadline: May 30, 2025 The College of Optometrists of Ontario is pleased to announce the continuation of its Regulatory…more

At the Council meeting on January 10, 2025, Council elected the Executive Committee members below: Thank you to all Council members who put their names forward for this year’s Executive…more

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

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

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

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

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