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Honouring Dr. Thomas-Alexandre Noël, Winner of the 2026 H. James Cobean, OD Memorial Award

OAO President Dr. Shaina Nensi (Left) presenting the H. James Cobean Award to Dr. Thomas-Alexandre Noël (Right) On March 28, 2026, during the President’s Lunch at the OAO Symposium, Dr. Thomas-Alexandre Noël was presented with the prestigious H....

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...