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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

Members may have received a notification to pay for their 2019 OE Tracker subscription fee or may currently be unable to access their OE Tracker account. Please disregard this message…more

On Friday, January 18, 2019,  Council passed a motion to approve the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examination as an alternate standards assessment examination required for registration with…more

According to new rules under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), all health information custodians in Ontario, including optometrists, are now required to report statistics relating to health privacy…more

Registrar of the College of Optometrists of Ontario 1967-1996 With sadness, the College announces the passing of its long-time former Registrar, Dr. Irving Baker, on Thursday, November 8, 2018 in…more

Council is considering a recommendation to approve the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Examination as an alternate standards assessment required for registration in Ontario. Read the full memo…more