Dangers of UV
Children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of ultraviolet radiation. Learn how to protect your child's eyes from the damage of UV radiation
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on the Big Screen
OAO features the story of Sarah in a new PSA to appear in selected movie theatres in Ontario.
› moreBuying Glasses Online
Would you buy glasses online? Ordering eyeglasses online may seem easy, but it is very different than ordering your average consumer item.
› moreContact Lenses
Purchasing contact lenses online is not without its risks. Choosing the wrong lenses can damage your vision and adversly affect your eye health.
› moreBack To School
Put an eye exam on your child’s back to school check list. 1 in 6 children has a vision problem that can impact a child’s ability to learn and participate fully in school and on the playground. Learn more about why your child needs good vision to do well in school.
› moreDiabetes EyeQ Test
Very often people with diabetes do not know that they have diabetic retinopathy until significant damage is done to the retina. Find out how much you know about diabetes and your eyes, take our EyeQ Test
› moreLatest News and Initiatives
OAO Reminds Ontarians of the Importance of Annual eye exams for people with Diabetes
The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is reminding Ontarians that routine eye examinations...
2012 OAO Annual Golf Tournament and Continuing Education Event Partnership Opportunities
Eye Exams 101: A Personal Account
If you have a family history of glaucoma, you have about a one-in-three chance of getting it
Allergy Relief: the Best Ways to Keep Your Eyes Clear
It’s the individual’s immune system that determines who will be affected
One in seven Canadian adults may be living with some form of vision loss
One in seven Canadian adults may be living with some form of vision loss
A cautionary contact lens tale
When he removed the lens he felt excruciating pain and couldn’t see. Removing the lens peeled off the epithelial surface of the cornea
Your Child's Eye Health May be at Risk
Buying eyeglasses from the internet put her at further risk. Find out what parents need to know about protecting their child's eyes
Brooke's Story
She was legally blind in her right eye. The knowledge of how hard it must have been up till now was horrifying...
Should You Buy Glasses Online?
Know the risks when ordering glasses online. It may seem easy, but glasses are very different from common consumer items.
Risks of Buying Contact Lenses Online
Purchasing contact lenses online is not without its risks. Choosing the wrong lenses can damage your vision and adversly affect your eye health.
Symposium Partnership Program
Each year, OAO offers high profile partnership opportunities - make your move today to align with Ontario's most prominent eye care programs
Optometrists Launch JK Eye Health Program
Eye See... Eye Learn program expands into the greater London area
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month - if you have diabetes, have you seen your optometrist?
Optometrists Help Young Learners
Optometrists Looking to Help Young Learners as Eye See…Eye Learn Returns Dufferin-Peel, Halton, Hamilton, and Windsor
EyeQ Test Challenge
Ontario Optometrists are challenging parents to take the children's vision EyeQ test!
Eye See Eye Learn Expands
Eye See Eye Learn will be expanded to include over 40,000 Ontario junior kindergarten students!
Sunglasses a Must for Children
Eye protection for children is a serious matter; children’s eyes are more susceptible to ultraviolet damage than adults’ eyes
Eye Health
Julia's Story - A Warning
Warning - Your child's eye health may be at risk!
Blinded by Apathy on Eyecare?
Optometrists are the first line of defence for eye-related complications
Find an Eye Doctor
Finding an eye doctor near you just got even easier
Optometrists are Your Eye Doctors
Ontario’s optometrists are your primary eye and vision health doctors
