Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Did you know diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in Canada? You are invited to join this informative webinar lead by Dr. Alia Cappellani. You will learn how diabetes can affect your eye health, what you can do to manage possible issues, and how to maintain your eye …

If you live with wet age-related macular degeneration or diabetes-related eye disease you may have been told by your eye doctor that you need to receive a medication called anti-VEGF. Anti-VEGF medicine helps to slow the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eye, which can slow or stop damage that causes vision loss. Join …

The AAO recognizes the importance of correct billing and that it can be a challenging learning curve for even the most experienced optometrist. This is an opportunity to learn about billing resources, definitions, what is and isn’t covered, the most common billing errors, and review the billing basics with examples.

The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) Annual General Meeting will take place online on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM Central Standard Time and will be presented in English. All OAC members are encouraged to attend. The OAC AGM will not be eligible for CE credits.

The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our FINAL virtual event: ON OPTICS: EXTRA 2023 Sunday December 3rd, 2023. Lectures begin at 9:00 AM The event will be hosted ONLINE VIA ZOOM Don't miss our FINAL virtual event. ✓ FREE for OOA Members ✓ 3 COO Credits: 1 CL - 1 EG/CL/RF - 1 …

Join us for the first OAC Connect Webcast of the new year, featuring one continuing education activity accredited across Canada. Urgent Red Eye presented by Amanda Bartlett will cover the symptoms, causes and possible treatment of Red Eye.

The AAO recognizes the importance of correct billing and that it can be a challenging learning curve for even the most experienced optometrist. This is an opportunity to learn about billing resources, definitions, what is and isn’t covered, the most common billing errors, and review the billing basics with examples.

This disease awareness initiative for Fabry disease will  highlight the pivotal role Optometrists play in accelerating the diagnosis of patients with Fabry disease. The session seeks to encourage optometrists to take a proactive approach in identifying patients who may be at risk and referring them for further evaluation and treatment.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause vision loss by damaging the optic nerve. Join FBC and special guests to learn more about the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in Canada. Hear from Dr. Tasneem P. Sharma, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Indiana University School of Medicine about her research into optic …

The OAC-BC Chapter invites British Columbia opticians to participate in our upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meeting hosted on Zoom. This meeting presents an opportunity for an open discussion regarding the College amalgamation. We are honored to have Lisa Bannerman, Registrar at the COBC, joining us as our guest.

Join us this fall as we host our 2024 virtual symposium dedicated to advancing paediatric eye care! Dive into the latest research, techniques, and best practices with industry experts. If you're looking to expand your knowledge, this event offers valuable insights that will enhance your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront …

Join us for our September OAC Connect Webcast, featuring one continuing education activity accredited across Canada. The Importance of Case History to Improve Patient Outcomes presented by Rob Kloepfer covers the importance and benefits of looking back and learning from previous experiences.