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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

College Council met on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Here are some highlights: Welcome to Council Dr. Hemami welcomed Mr. Hsien Ping (Albert) Liang to Council. Mr. Liang is a newly…more

We know that patients and families have valuable experiences and perspectives to share when it comes to the quality and safety of their care, but engaging in those conversations can…more

This fall, to renew your certificate of registration, you will be required to complete the College’s new elearning module, “Professionalism, Ethical Decision Making and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of…more

College Council met on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Here are some highlights: Welcome to Council Dr. Hemami welcomed Mr. Bashar Kassir to Council. Mr. Kassir is a newly appointed public…more

On May 17, 2017, a Panel of the Discipline Committee of the College of Optometrists of Ontario found Alvin John Metzger (a.k.a. John Metzger) guilty of professional misconduct and ordered…more

In 2017, the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario created www.ontariohealthregulators.ca. The OHR website is the one-stop gateway to the websites of all the health regulators in Ontario. From…more

College Council met on Wednesday, April 6, 2017. Here are some highlights: Optometry Examining Board of Canada Council heard a presentation from representatives of the Optometry Examining Board of Canada…more