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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

This proposed by-law amendment would help facilitate the appointment of properly constituted panels for Discipline hearings. Under the current College by-laws, all members of Council are appointed to the Discipline…more

The College of Optometrists of Ontario (“College”) is inviting proposals from organizations interested in the development and implementation of an alternate Canadian examination to assess entry-level knowledge, skills and judgment…more

The College has completed its Fair Registration Practices Report for 2016. Read it here

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) has announced it has expanded the list of drugs that optometrists may prescribe for the treatment of eye and vision conditions. As of…more

In late fall of last year, the College circulated several proposed amendments to the Registration Regulation and College by-laws: the addition of a good character clause, the addition of a…more

The College, in collaboration with the College of Opticians of Ontario, has drafted a guide for optometrists and opticians working together in practice. “Records: Optometrists and Opticians Working Together” explains…more

At its January 16, 2017 meeting, College Council approved a reduction of 50% in annual fees for non-practising members, effective for the 2017 annual renewal period. To read how this…more

The College Council met on Monday, January 16, 2017. Here are some highlights: Executive Committee Election Council has three new officers on its 2017 Executive Committee: Dr. Pooya Hemami, PresidentDr….more