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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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02

Nov

2018

7:00am

Vision Institute Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show

Show details and registration available here.

25

Jan

2019

8:00am

Optometric Leaders Forum 2019

Optometric Leaders Forum 2019 Will be held at the Toronto Radisson Harbourfront on Friday, January 25, 2019. For any further information, please contact info@opto.ca.

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Jul

2019

7:00am

CAO Congress 2019

Save the Date! Join us in Victoria, BC July 11-14, 2019 for the 36th Biennial CAO Congress

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