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Ontario Association of Optometrists calls on government at Queen’s Park to expand access to care and reduce ER pressure
Toronto, ON, March 31, 2026 – Yesterday, the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) brought members from across the province to Queen’s Park to deliver a clear message to provincial decision-makers: optometrists can immediately reduce pressure on...
Optometrists Ready to Ease Pressure on Emergency Rooms
Dr. Shaina Nensi explains how expanding optometry can improve access and reduce pressure on Ontario’s healthcare system.
Ontario Association of Optometrists Welcomes New Board of Directors and Incoming Executive Leadership
Toronto, ON — May 2, 2025 - The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), the leading professional organization representing optometrists in Ontario, is pleased to welcome the recently appointed members of the board following the OAO’s 2025 Annual...
OAO Shines a Spotlight on Children’s Vision Health During Children’s Vision Health Month
Toronto, ON — October 1, 2025 —October is Children’s Vision Health Month, and the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is raising awareness about the critical role healthy vision plays in a child’s learning, development, and overall well-being....
Ontario Optometrists Poised to Ease ER Pressure with Expanded Scope
For Immediate Release September 18, 2025 Toronto, ON — The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) welcomes the Ontario government’s announcement that it is consulting on proposed changes to expand the scope of practice for optometrists and other...