October 14, 2008

Court rejects Great Glasses appeal bid.
Panel upholds contempt fine of at least $34m.
http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/448936

September 29, 2008

York Region District School Board Announces Success of Markham School Readiness Project
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) will be joined by Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham MPP Michael Chan on Tuesday, September 30 at 9:30 a.m. at Wilclay Public School in Markham to celebrate the completion of its first school readiness screening project and the preliminary results.
Over 1,200 junior kindergarten and senior kindergarten children at 11 Markham area schools participated in a month-long screening of vision, oral health and nutrition to identify deficiencies or need for referrals.... For more information, CLICK HERE.

March 18th, 2008

 Regulation of Non-Correction, Cosmetic Contact Lenses Approved in Parliament
 The Opticians Association of Canada announces the following motion to regulate, which was passed in the House of Commons in Ottawa on March 10, 2008. This motion affects the sale of non-corrective cosmetic contact lenses.
For more information, CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE to view the Cosmetic Contact Lens Fact Sheet.

January 14th, 2008

Lucentis - A Treatment That Is Sight-Saving For Many People With Wet AMD
CNIB has launched a campaign regarding access to a new treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration. For more information, CLICK HERE

September 4, 2007

College of Opticians Seeks Injunction to Prevent Illegal Contact Lens Sales - The College of Opticians of British Columbia has petitioned the Supreme Court of British Columbia for an injunction to prevent the internet sale of contact lenses...READ MORE