Since September 1, optometrists across Ontario have been refusing to see children and senior citizens because they say they're not getting enough... Oct 31, 2021 — Since September 1, optometrists ...

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) welcomes the Ontario government's announcement that it is consulting on proposed changes to expand the scope of practice ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Ontario residents will see an increase in eye care options as a result of a new regulation, according to a press ...

Optometrists demanding more from ON government Ontario’s optometrists are in a battle with the province over OHIP funding and have threatened to withdraw their services.

Optometrists urge Ontario to update OHIP’s 35-year-old model, arguing they can safely divert 65% of ER eye cases. Public polls show strong support, but the eyecare professionals say they currently ...

TORONTO - Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.

Optometrists in Ontario are poised to withdraw services covered by provincial health insurance starting Wednesday after a breakdown in talks with the government over reimbursement for procedure costs.