Position Statement

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CAO and the profession of optometry strongly support the requirement for a post-graduation, entry to practice competency assessment.
Competency assessment, position statement

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Laser pointers are small, hand-held devices whose pointer emits a light at a wavelength of 670nm to produce a narrow beam of red laser light which can be directed over long distances. While…
lasers, eye safety

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Optical prescriptions are made available to patients following a comprehensive eye examination so that patients may purchase glasses or initiate a fitting for contact lenses, or subnormal vision…
prescription

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Third party managed care plans also known as preferred provider networks are not new to concept to health professions in Canada. CAO has serious concerns with the influence of managed care plans on…
position statement, policy, managed care

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Vision disorders are a common pediatric health problem in Canada and the United States.1,2,3 (Appendix 1) It is estimated that nearly 25% of school-age children have vision problems.4-6 Despite the…
Vision screening, preschool, professional eye examination, children, undiagnosed, eyes, vision, disorders.

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Vision is the most important of all human senses. The public expects that their vision appliances (eye glasses and contact lenses) will provide them with the best vision possible. They also expect…
internet, dispensing, contact lenses

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Non-corrective cosmetic contact lenses are used to change the colour or appearance of the eyes. Like contact lenses used for visual correction, cosmetic contact lenses can pose a risk of harm due to…
cosmetic contact lenses, Halloween safety

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The need for periodic optometric examination has been recognized for many years. Vision and ocular health conditions are not always accompanied by recognizable symptoms. There is often an increased…
Frequency, Eye Examinations, position statement, CAO

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This policy applies to eye and face protectors used in all occupational and educational operations or processes involving hazards to the eyes or face. Typical hazards include flying objects and…
Industrial, Occupational, Impact Resistant, Lenses

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The concept of “sight testing” was developed to describe a refraction (a procedure that measures prescription of the eye) when it is administered independently from a comprehensive eye health…
position statement, sight testing