Media release: On Friday, March 24th @ 1 pm, the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and the Government of Ontario issued a joint press release announcing a new four-year funding agreement. View the Press Release
There are less than 50 days left until Ontarians will lose access to primary eye care services.
Starting September 1st, OHIP patients aged 0-19, 65+, and adults with specific medical conditions will be unable to visit their optometrist.
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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With 24 MPP visits complete and even more underway, this year’s Optometry Week gave members of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) the opportunity to bring their Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) into the world of optometry. Though optometrists are the primary eye health care providers across the province, many Ontarians are unaware of all …
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The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the election of Dr. Jeffrey Guthrie as President of the association, effective Nov. 7, 2016. Having served as an OAO board member since 2013 and OAO Vice-President since 2014, Dr. Guthrie is well-versed in the challenges and opportunities facing the …
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Constituency Week usually gives Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) a chance to go back to their roots and get to know the people they were elected to serve. However, on Optometry Day, Nov. 10, MPPs will get to know their constituents in a very different way – by taking a peek inside their eyes. Ontario’s …
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