Advocacy
The Canadian Association of Optometrists is the national organization representing the interests of optometrists in Canada. As a national voice for the profession, CAO works on optometry’s behalf with government, industry, vision care patients, the public at large, and other health care professionals.
Examples of CAO advocacy initiatives are posted in this section of the website. For further information about these or other advocacy activities, contact CAO at reception@opto.ca.
July 2012
December 2011
- Review of CAO Frequency of Eye Exam Guideline
- Review of CAO Frequency of Eye Exam Guideline – Appendices
September 2010
April – May 2010
September 2009
February 2009
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
February 2006
December 2005
July 2004
October 2003
September 2003
March 2003
December 2002
December 2001
Policy Statements
CAO Register of Public Policies
The purpose of a policy of the Canadian Association of Optometrists shall be to provide guidance to optometrists and members of the public in achieving CAO objects (see Statement of Purpose).
