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The Colleges have filed an application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in College of Optometrists of Ontario v. Essilor Group Inc., 2019 ONCA 265 to the…more

The College of Optometrists of Ontario is pleased to announce that Maureen Boon will be the next Registrar of the College. Ms. Boon will assume this role effective July 2, 2019. Ms. Boon is currently…more

Regulated health professionals in Ontario must report to their college certain information that is pertinent to the conditions of their registration. Such information includes criminal charges, registration with regulators in…more

he College Council met on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Here are some highlights: Welcome to Council Council welcomed two new public members: Howard Kennedy and Narendra Shah. In addition, Council…more

This year, the College of Optometrists of Ontario is celebrating 100 years of optometric regulation. The profession has seen significant growth over that time, both in numbers (from the first…more

In an effort to protect Ontario patients, the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the College of Opticians of Ontario initiated a legal proceeding against Essilor Group of Canada Inc./Clearly….more

Dr. Paula Garshowitz announces she will be departing from her role as Registrar of the College of Optometrists of Ontario this summer. Dr. Pooya Hemami, President of the College said,…more

The College has completed its Fair Registration Practices Report for 2018. Full document found here.(PDF)

Consider volunteering with the College as a Coach or Expert.  Share your knowledge and expertise, and work with your fellow practitioners, while making a lasting impact on the vision and…more

The College Council met on Friday, January 18, 2019. Here are some highlights: Executive Committee Election Council elected three officers to its 2019 Executive Committee: Dr. Pooya Hemami, President Dr….more