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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

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