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Ontario Optometrists Remain Open for Urgent Care during COVID-19

April 20, 2020 – During these challenging times, optometrists are still here to take care of your urgent eye and vision issues. “Last month, the Ontario Government declared optometrists providing emergency care to be an essential workplace,” says Dr. Joshua C. Smith, President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO). “Since then, we have been assessing […]

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Do your eyes a favor and add an eye exam to your New Year’s resolution list! Optometrists ask Ontarians to be seen in 2020

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

January 8, 2020 – Booking an eye exam with an optometrist is a simple resolution that’s easy to keep and can help protect not only your vision, but your overall health and wellness too. “Many people think of eye exams as a vision check to see if glasses or contact lenses are needed – but an

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Optometrists Play a Significant Role in Fall Prevention in Older Adults: Seniors with Low Vision Twice as likely to Fall

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

October 28, 2019 – Although there are many factors that can cause a fall, vision loss is often the primary cause. Even the smallest change in a person’s vision can increase the risk of a fall, especially in seniors. “Seniors with visual impairment are twice as likely to fall,” says Dr. Joshua C. Smith, President of the

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Ontario’s Optometrists Remind Parents to Add an ‘Eye Exam’ to Back to School Checklists

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

In 2017-18, only 14 per cent of children in Ontario had an eye exam before starting school To help children start the new school year off right, parents need to have an eye exam at the top of the ‘back-to-school’ checklist. “Up to 80 per cent of classroom learning is visual, which means your son

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Optometrists Warn Ontarians of the Scary Health Risks of Wearing Halloween Cosmetic Contact Lenses

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

Every year at Halloween there is a rush of people looking to add a spooky finishing touch to their costume by wearing cosmetic contact lenses. However, few know of the serious effects they can have on your eyes – haunting you long after October 31. People often believe that cosmetic contact lenses don’t require the

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Optometrists Tell Ontarians to Stop Making “Eyescuses”

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

You may notice something different on your next Go train ride or when grabbing your morning coffee at Tim Hortons. This May for Vision Health Month, the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is launching its Eyescuses campaign which calls on Ontarians to stop making excuses and to book an eye exam with their local optometrist.

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Be on the lookout for signs of a vision problem in your child

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

March break is quickly approaching, and while you may be getting the family ready for a vacation or planning fun activities to do with the children over the break – remember to keep your child’s vision care and eye health at top of mind. Did you know that vision problems not only impact a child’s

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Five ways to be EYE safe on Family Day

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

When planning your Family Day winter activities, be sure to think about the safety of your family’s eyes. Whether you are hitting the ski slopes, skating outdoors or building a snowman together, we want to ensure your eyes are well protected from any eye injuries or irritations. That’s why we’ve created a list of tips

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Ontario Association of Optometrists Appoints Justin A. Brown as CEO

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

TORONTO, January 7, 2019 – The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Justin Brown as CEO, effective January 7, 2019. Mr. Brown is a visionary leader with a proven track-record of success at the federal and provincial levels of government, and in the not-for-profit and private sectors. He is

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Ontarians in the Dark on Eye Care Options

News Releases / Zakia Rezoana

New study finds only four per cent of Ontarians would visit an optometrist first for common eye-related health issues TORONTO, ON – According to a recent provincial survey, Ontarians are looking for eye care in the wrong place. While 92 per cent of Ontarians trust optometrists to give them important information on their eye health,

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Ontario Optometrists Remain Open for Urgent Care during COVID-19

Do your eyes a favor and add an eye exam to your New Year’s resolution list! Optometrists ask Ontarians to be seen in 2020

Optometrists Play a Significant Role in Fall Prevention in Older Adults: Seniors with Low Vision Twice as likely to Fall

Ontario’s Optometrists Remind Parents to Add an ‘Eye Exam’ to Back to School Checklists

Optometrists Warn Ontarians of the Scary Health Risks of Wearing Halloween Cosmetic Contact Lenses

Optometrists Tell Ontarians to Stop Making “Eyescuses”

Be on the lookout for signs of a vision problem in your child

Five ways to be EYE safe on Family Day

Ontario Association of Optometrists Appoints Justin A. Brown as CEO

Ontarians in the Dark on Eye Care Options

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