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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 Opt...

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 op...

Keep Your Glasses Clean

Eyeglasses, when worn regularly, are constantly exposed to germs, bacteria and viruses. Contagious illnesses such as conjunctivitis and o...

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 directio...

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 an...

Ministry of Health Memo on Coronavirus

Read the Ministry memo and download 'Wash your hands' promo.

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 ma...

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 Optician...

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 opticians...

OOA Response to Competition Bureau Report – Online Dispensing of Eyewear

The Competition Bureau recently published an article advocating for provincial governments and regulators to provide greater access to on...

Another Successful Seneca Trade Show!

By: Yasmeen Syed,RO Held January 29th from 3 – 7 pm at the Newnham Campus in Toronto; students, faculty, school administrators, associa...

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