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Office closed -Holidays 2022 - December 22, 2022
Please note that the College office will be closed from Saturday, December 24, 2022 to Monday, January 2, 2023. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. We wish you all the warmest of holiday cheer! Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Read MoreThe Professional Enhancement Program - October 6, 2022
The College’s core mandate is to ensure public safety. Quality assurance is one of the mechanisms by which the College supports registrants in effectively maintaining their professional competence so that the services they provide to the public are safe and effective. To further enable registrants to provide the highest standard of service to the public, […]
Read MoreOffice Closure - September 14, 2022
The College’s office will be closed on September 19, 2022 – National Day of Mourning to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and re-open on September 20, 2022 at 9:00 am.
Read MoreNATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION – Office Closure -
September 30, 2022, will mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation “to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour those who were lost and the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve.” September 30 is also observed as Orange Shirt Day, promoting recognition of the colonial legacy of […]
Read MoreLumify remains as a Prescription only drug in BC - September 7, 2022
In response to several questions regarding the drug Lumify which has been approved by Health Canada as an Over the Counter (OTC) drug, here in BC it remains as a Prescription only drug. According to the College of Pharmacists of BC: Brimonidine of any strength or salt is still schedule 1 in BC. While the […]
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Optometrist Directory
Optometrists practice in all parts of our province. To find an optometrist, enter your search below.
What Are The Standards of Practice?
All registrants of the College are required to comply with the Standards of Practice. The standards are written in plain language and span the full scope of optometric practice. Every registrant must determine – and accept accountability for – how each standard is implemented. The College provided Statements of Guidance to assist this process. The College views compliance with all standards as fundamental in the delivery of current, high quality optometric services that are safe, effective, and ethical. This in the joint interest of the public and the profession.
Current to May 27, 2019
Standards of PracticeWhat If I Have A Complaint?
The College of Optometrists of British Columbia is committed to serving and protecting the public and carrying out its mandate in a transparent and accountable manner. The College has developed a process, based on best practices, to address concerns and complaints from the public regarding the practice of registered optometrists. Complaints Process File a Complaint
Public Notices
CDOBC adopts Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-Racism standard of practice - September 26, 2022
Posted September 26, 2022
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