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The College Council met on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Here are some highlights: Volunteer Recognition Council President, Dr. Pooya Hemami, presented a certificate of recognition to Dr. Dino Mastronardi, councillor…more

Our 2017 annual report, with audited financial statements, is now online (PDF).

Nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming Council election. This election is required under Part 6 of the College by-laws. It will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018….more

The College of Optometrists of Ontario’s response to “Bureau encourages online competition in eyewear industry,” an article published July 26, 2018 by Competition Bureau Canada: The College of Optometrists of Ontario…more

College Council met on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Here are some highlights: Council Comings and Goings Council President Dr. Pooya Hemami presented a certificate of recognition to Ms. Irene Moore,…more

When Ontario’s Protecting Patients Act, 2017 was passed into law on May 30, 2017, it made amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA). Several other amendments, however, were…more

College Council met on Monday, April 9, 2018. Here are some highlights: Treasurer’s Report: College Produces Operating Surplus for 2017 The College’s auditors, Ms. Ildiko Jurina Cleary and Mr. Terry…more

March 23, 2018: Essilor/Clearly has appealed the January 11, 2018 decision of Justice Lederer, which ordered that it may not dispense prescription eyewear in Ontario unless the dispensing is performed…more

The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) was recently amended to include both mandatory and discretionary reporting for certain health care practitioners, including optometrists. Medical reporting requirements in the HTA have been…more

The College has completed its Fair Registration Practices Report for 2017. Read it here. (PDF)