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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)

The College Council met on Monday, January 15, 2018. Here are some highlights: Executive Committee Election Council has one new and two returning officers on its 2018 Executive Committee: Dr….more

A recent application to seek an injunction preventing Essilor/Clearly from unlawfully dispensing prescription eyewear over the internet has been successful. The College of Optometrists and the College of Opticians jointly…more

December 8, 2017: This workshop is full. The College will not be accepting further registrations. Past College president and past Quality Assurance chair Dr. David White will take you through…more