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
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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
Council Highlights – January 20, 2023
At the Council meeting on January 20, 2023, Council elected the Executive Committee below: Thank you to all Council members who put their names forward for this year’s Executive Committee…more
Member Login Issue Resolved
The member login issue has been resolved so members can continue to renew their membership with the College. There will not be a late fee imposed on late renewals up…more
Council Highlights – December 9, 2022
Council met on December 9, 2022 in a hybrid environment where they reflected on the College’s achievements in the past year, and approved several key items, detailed below: OPR UpdatesCouncil…more
Participants Needed for 2023 Focus Groups
The College of Optometrists of Ontario is looking for participants who are eager to share their perspectives on optometry and optometric regulation within a focus group setting. The goal of…more
Council Election Results – October 2022
We are pleased to announce the results for the recent Council Election to fill one seat in District 1 (GTA) and one seat in District 3 (Eastern). The following optometrists have been…more