An Important Message from the OOA
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November 22, 2024 PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release As we move closer to 2025 the Ontario Opticians Association and the Opticians...
We are flying south-west to London!
The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to announce that we are flying south-west this fall to London to bring in-person education to...
The Bright Side of Vitamin C: Promoting Healthy Eyes
In the quest for maintaining good health, we often overlook the crucial role that nutrition plays, especially in preserving the health of...
WE'RE HITTING THE ROAD AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US!
We are excited to announce the dates for our 2024 conference lineup! INSIDE OPTICS - April 21, 2024 hosted at the Sheraton Parkway,...
REGISTER NOW for FOCUS ON OPTICS
REGISTER NOW for Focus ON Optics November 6th 2022 We're back to Live IN-PERSON events and we want you to join us! Featuring amazing...
AGM 2022 - POSTPONED - DATE TBD
IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING THE 2022 AGM Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing The 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM). A new...
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UPDATE #18
The Ontario Government announced on February 8, 2021 that there will be a gradual re-opening of regions in Ontario. This means a return...
Dispensing During the Second Wave
On November 23rd, the College of Opticians of Ontario released a statement regarding Opticianry and lockdowns
Inside Optics 2020 Recap
On Sunday April 19th Canadian Opticianry history was made. Inside Optics, Canada’s largest optician’s event, presented by the Ontario...
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy Opens For Applications, Monday, April 27
Some time ago the federal government announced "CEWS", but the program wasn't passed by Parliament until April 20. The CRA portal will...
Keep Your Glasses Clean
Eyeglasses, when worn regularly, are constantly exposed to germs, bacteria and viruses. Contagious illnesses such as conjunctivitis and...
A Message From Lorne Kashin OOA Executive Director
Dear Fellow Ontario Opticians The OOA has been hearing from many of you about concerns around the mixed messages coming from all...
URGENT & IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR MEMBERS REGARDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Yesterday, the World Health Organisation announced that COVID-19 had reached " pandemic " status. The Ontario government is expected soon...
Student Night and Job Fair 2020 | Recap
On Friday March 6 the Ontario Opticians Association (OOA)and the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) held their annual Student Night...
Ministry of Health Memo on Coronavirus
Read the Ministry memo and download 'Wash your hands' promo.
FOCUS NEWSLETTER | WINTER 2019
READ THE LATESST EDITION OF THE ONTARIO OPTICIANS ASSOCIATION'S NEWSLETTER TO CAP OFF 2019!! View our Past Editions.
Inside Optics 2019 Recap
Happy Healthy Vision Month! Inside Optics 2019 To celebrate the start of this important month for opticians, we’re looking back at our...
Court Of Appeal For Ontario Releases Decision On Clearly Case
The Court Of Appeal For Ontario has ruled that Clearly can continue selling prescription eyewear online in Ontario. The Ontario...
2018 Year in Review
2018 was a great year for OOA events! We learned from amazing speakers, connected with suppliers at the largest trade shows for...
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