You and your optometrist should treat each other with dignity and respect. You have the responsibility to seek regular optometric health care and the right to receive quality care. You…more
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Council Meeting Highlights, January 17, 2014
On January 16, 2014, officers and members of the 2014 Executive Committee were elected, following a day-long orientation: Dr. Dennis Ruskin, President Dr. Thomas Noel, Vice-President Dr. Pooya Hemami, Treasurer …more
Pause Before You Post: Social Media Awareness for Regulated Healthcare Professionals
Pause Before You Post: Social Media Awareness for Regulated Healthcare Professionals This learning module is intended to enhance your awareness of social media use in health care. Numerous examples and…more
A scary fact: Halloween contact lenses can lead to irreversible vision loss
While white irises or cat eye pupils might seem like a cool trick to enhance this year’s Halloween costume, it is no treat when serious eye damage occurs. Read the…more
New Partnership in Vision Care document approved
New Social Media Guidelines approved
College of Optometrists of Ontario successfully obtains court order prohibiting illegal practice in Vaughan
the owner of Idol Optical located at 9333 Weston Rd., Vaughan, Ontario, from prescribing and dispensing eyewear illegally. Mr. Frisoli is not a registered optometrist, optician or physician. He had…more
Updated OPR and Anti-Discrimination Policy Guidelines in Effect
Now that the 2013 Spring Bulletin has been published, these documents are in effect. Please click here for the most recent version of the OPR. Also in effect are the College’s Anti-Discrimination Policy Guidelines.
Election of 2013 Council Officers
Dr. Dennis Ruskin, President Dr. Thomas-A. Noël, Vice-President Dr. Pooya Hemami, Treasurer Dr. Richard Kniaziew Ms. Irene Moore Mr. Ira Teich Mr. John Van Bastelaar