April 8, 2020 -
News
The COO offices will be closed for Easter on Friday, April 10 and April 13, 2020.
March 11, 2020 -
News
The College is seeking your feedback on proposed changes to the public register.
March 10, 2020 -
News
Updated Terminology; Guidance on Preventing the Spread of Novel Coronavirus; Proposed Changes to the Information Available on the Public Register; Competency Review and Evaluation Process, and much more...
October 17, 2019 -
News
The College of Optometrists of Ontario and the College of Opticians of Ontario are disappointed that our application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in College of Optometrists of Ontario v. Essilor Group Inc., 2019 ONCA 265 to the Supreme Court of Canada was not granted.
October 10, 2019 -
News
The 2018 Annual Report is now available for viewing and downloading in PDF format.
September 30, 2019 -
News
September 18, 2019 - Video Webinar Regarding Updates to the COO Standard of Practice
June 7, 2019 -
News
The College of Opticians and the College of Optometrists of Ontario have filed an application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in College of Optometrists of Ontario v. Essilor Group Inc., 2019 ONCA 265 to the Supreme Court of Canada.
March 5, 2019 -
News
The College of Optometrists of Ontario and the College of Opticians of Ontario firmly believe the internet can be an effective tool for dispensing prescription eyewear, enhancing access and convenience in line with patient demands.
March 5, 2019 -
News
Essilor has appealed the January 11, 2018 decision of Justice Lederer which ordered that it may not dispense prescription eyewear in Ontario unless the dispensing is performed by an optometrist, optician or physician who is licenced to practice in Ontario.
May 30, 2017 -
News
On May 30, 2017, Bill 87, the Protecting Patients Act, received royal assent by the Ontario government and significantly amended the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
