Ontario Association of Optometrists

The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is the leading professional organization representing over 2,000 optometrists in Ontario for over 100 years. We are dedicated to helping our members provide the highest standard of eye health and vision care for Ontarians while driving the profession of optometry forward at the government, regulatory and public levels. We work to increase awareness and understanding of the role that optometrists play in ensuring the health of patients.

OAO is the designated representative for optometry and meets with the provincial government on its members’ behalf concerning OHIP coverage, optometric billing codes and procedures, and other services. OAO monitors provincial legislation and works to ensure that the government considers the needs and concerns of optometrists and the communities they serve.

The Association offers a wide range of benefits and services to its members, including:
- Best-in-class group insurance plans
- Preferred pricing on its annual Symposium and InfoMart
- Free continuing education courses
- Inclusion in province-wide public education and marketing campaigns
- Regular newsletters to stay up-to-date on any regulatory changes affecting the profession
- A say in which issues are advocated for at the government level

Vision: Success in practice at the forefront of eye care for all Ontario optometrists.

Mission: To position optometrists as the primary eye health and vision care professionals in Ontario.

Are you an OAO member? Join our members-only LinkedIn discussion group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1939362