The Ontario Government announced on February 8, 2021 that there will be a gradual re-opening of regions in Ontario. This means a return...

As many of you are aware the Ontario Government has declared a State of Emergency and new restrictions regarding COVID-19. The Office of...

Now that 2021 is here, the Ontario Opticians Association is excited to announce the dates for our LIVE webcasts! This year we ill be...

UPDATED DECEMBER 23RD, 2020 On Monday December 21st 2020, the Ontario Government announced that they would be implementing a Province...

From everyone at the Ontario Opticians Association, we want to thank you for being the Frontline of Vision Care in 2020! Be aware that we...

On November 23rd, the College of Opticians of Ontario released a statement regarding Opticianry and lockdowns

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

The Ford government today introduced amendments to the Commercial Tenancies Act to extend the ban on the eviction of commercial tenants...

Spring 2020 exams have been postponed and that alternative dates for fall 2020 would be announced once the restrictions due to COVID-19 are

On Sunday April 19th Canadian Opticianry history was made. Inside Optics, Canada’s largest optician’s event, presented by the Ontario...

Some time ago the federal government announced "CEWS", but the program wasn't passed by Parliament until April 20. The CRA portal will...

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

Dear Fellow Ontario Opticians The OOA has been hearing from many of you about concerns around the mixed messages coming from all...

Yesterday, the World Health Organisation announced that COVID-19 had reached " pandemic " status. The Ontario government is expected soon...

On Friday March 6 the Ontario Opticians Association (OOA)and the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) held their annual Student Night...

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

Happy Healthy Vision Month! Inside Optics 2019 To celebrate the start of this important month for opticians, we’re looking back at our...

The Court Of Appeal For Ontario  has ruled that Clearly can continue selling prescription eyewear online in Ontario. The Ontario...

2018 was a great year for OOA events! We learned from amazing speakers, connected with suppliers at the largest trade shows for...

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