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Thursday October 18, 2018

Trick or treat? Think twice before using cosmetic contacts on Halloween.

Unregulated cosmetic lenses pose a real danger to people whouse them even for just one night, warns the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), and Canadians should be aware of the serious eye damage wearing unregulated cosmetic lenses can pose.

Wednesday May 02, 2018

Health Minister Highlights Importance of Eye Exams During Vision Health Month

In recognition of Vision Health Month, Ginette Petitpas, Minister of Health, urges Canadians to "make visiting an optometrist a part of their regular health routine".

Friday January 12, 2018

Seeing Smart - Guidelines for Screen Use for Kids

Today's Parent magazine published an article that featured the COS/CAO position statement on electronic screen

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16

Jul

2019

9:00am

CCOA Course Registration

Registration for the full CCOA course will be held from July 16th to September 9th. Early Bird Special The first 100 registratants will save $300!

12

Sep

2019

8:00am

51st Sally Letson Symposiom - Glaucoma: Thriving Under Pressure

The 51st Sally Leston Symposium (Sept. 12-14, Westin Hotel, Ottawa, ON) is dedicated to the effective, efficient, and empathetic management of glaucoma patients. CAO Councillor and OAO Vice President Dr.

02

Oct

2019

12:30pm

7th Annual McMaster Inter-Professional Forum for Eye Health & Vision Care

This year, the McMaster-run Interprofessional Forum for Eye Heath and Vision Care is changing things up a bit! Instead of a full day, they have modified it to an afternoon and dinner program while still providing 6.75 hours of COPE-equ

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