SAVE THE DATE for INSIDE OPTICS 2022!We're so excited to announce that we are planning our FIRST in-person event since 2019! As always The Ontario Opticians Association will...
OOA Statement on Optometrists' Pause on Job ActionNovember 22nd, 2021 As of tomorrow, November 23rd, the Ontario Association of Optometrists will be placing their official job action...
COVID-19 Vaccine update #2COVID-19 Booster Shots now available for Opticians The Ontario Opticians Association received important information today regarding the...
OOA STATEMENT ON ONTARIO OPTOMETRIST STRIKEThe Ontario Opticians Association has released our statement on the Ontario Optometrists' job action that began on September 1st 2021
Focus ON Optics - September 12th, 2021REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Formerly Specialty Symposium, Focus ON Optics is the number one fall conference for Ontario Opticians! Event Date:...
AGM 2021-June 2nd 2021Join us for the Ontario Opticians Association Annual General Meeting Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 - 6:30-9:00 PM The OOA's AGM will be held...
COVID-19 Vaccine update #1COVID-19 VACCINE PRE-REGISTRATION The Ontario Opticians Association received important information today regarding the COVID-19 vaccine...
INSIDE OPTICS 2021 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!Get ready for an exciting day of information and education! The Ontario Opticians Association presents INSIDE OPTICS 2021! March 21st,...
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UPDATE #18The Ontario Government announced on February 8, 2021 that there will be a gradual re-opening of regions in Ontario. This means a return...
COVID-19 UPDATE #17As many of you are aware the Ontario Government has declared a State of Emergency and new restrictions regarding COVID-19. The Office of...
OOA Live Webcasts! Save the dates! Now that 2021 is here, the Ontario Opticians Association is excited to announce the dates for our LIVE webcasts! This year we ill be...
Opticianry During LockdownUPDATED DECEMBER 23RD, 2020 On Monday December 21st 2020, the Ontario Government announced that they would be implementing a Province...
Holiday HoursFrom everyone at the Ontario Opticians Association, we want to thank you for being the Frontline of Vision Care in 2020! Be aware that we...
Dispensing During the Second WaveOn November 23rd, the College of Opticians of Ontario released a statement regarding Opticianry and lockdowns
To Fit, or Not to Fit? Words Matter.Now that most opticians are back at work, the question as to whether we should be providing contact lens fitting is coming up often. The OOA
COVID-19-Related Ban on Commercial Evictions ExtendedThe Ford government today introduced amendments to the Commercial Tenancies Act to extend the ban on the eviction of commercial tenants...
NACOR EXAMINATIONS: FALL 2020 Spring 2020 exams have been postponed and that alternative dates for fall 2020 would be announced once the restrictions due to COVID-19 are
Inside Optics 2020 RecapOn 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 27Some time ago the federal government announced "CEWS", but the program wasn't passed by Parliament until April 20. The CRA portal will...