Position Statements

Importance of Eye Health and Vision Care to Healthy Aging

Publication Date:

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Importance of Eye Health and Vision Care to Healthy Aging

eye health

Colour Vision Deficiency and Specialty Tinted Lenses

Publication Date:

Friday, October 26, 2018

CAO Position Statement on Colour Vision Deficiency and Specialty Tinted Lenses

Colour Vision Deficiency, Specialty, Tinted Lenses

Myopia

Publication Date:

Friday, October 26, 2018

CAO's Position Statement on Myopia

myopia

Position Statement: Vision Therapy

Publication Date:

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Position Statement: Vision Therapy

Vision Therapy, low vision rehabilitation

Effects of Electronic Screens on Children’s Vision and Recommendations for Safe Use

Publication Date:

Sunday, November 5, 2017

The prevalence of electronic screen-related ocular symptoms is estimated as high as 50–90% in adult electronic screen users.

screen time, children's vision, position statement

Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Optometry

Publication Date:

Friday, May 19, 2017

Evidence-based decision-making can be thought of as a process in which clinical decisions are made in light of the best research evidence, the practitioner’s existing expertise and knowledge, and the

research, evidence-based, position statement

Low Vision Services

Publication Date:

Friday, May 19, 2017

Current demographic trends indicate that more and more Canadians are suffering from vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses or medical or surgical interventions, and is severe enough to inte

low vision, blindness

Optometric Records – Confidentiality and Third Party Access

Publication Date:

Friday, May 19, 2017

Optometric records are essential collections of sensitive personal patient information compiled to allow optometrists and other eye health care providers to provide optometric treatment, ensure contin

optometric records, confidentiality

Protecting Patient Health Information in Electronic Records

Publication Date:

Friday, May 19, 2017

The proportion of optometrists using electronic health records is growing.

position statement, protection, electronic protection, document protection

Rural and Remote Optometry

Publication Date:

Friday, May 19, 2017

Optometrists practising in rural and remote settingsi may face a number of specific challenges.

rural access, position statement, remote access

Street Lighting

Publication Date:

Friday, May 19, 2017

Most LED lights emit a cool white light that is brighter and more likely to create glare than traditional lighting.

street lighting, position statement

Telemedicine

Publication Date:

Friday, May 19, 2017

Though nothing can replace a comprehensive eye examination, rapid advances in diagnostic imaging and assessment technologies for eye care have created an opportunity for Canada’s optometrists to enhan

policy, position statement, telemedicine, guidelines

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Publication Date:

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Comprehensive eye examinations conducted by optometrists are designed to assess the function of the visual system, the refractive or optical status of the eye, and the health of the eyes and visual ne

Eye Exams, comprehensive eye exams, optometrist

Prescription Medication Labeling

Publication Date:

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

The legibility of medication labelling is a concern for all Canadians. Labels must be easy to read to help ensure patients take their medications appropriately and avoid medication errors.

prescriptions, labeling, Labeling guidelines, clear labeling

UV and Eye Protection

Publication Date:

Friday, February 10, 2017

Canadians cannot tell how much UV protection a pair of sunglasses will provide by their price, colour, or by the darkness of the lenses.

UV, UV protection, sunglasses

Mobile Eye Care

Publication Date:

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Doctors of Optometry have offices in most cities and communities across Canada.

mobile eye care, eye health

Competency Assessment

Publication Date:

Friday, September 30, 2016

Competency Assessment

competency, CEO, CACO

Laser Pointers and Eye Safety

Publication Date:

Friday, September 30, 2016

Laser pointers are small, hand-held devices whose pointer emits a light at a wavelength of 670nm to produce a narrow beam of red laser light which can be directed over long distances.

lasers, eye safety

Valid Optical Prescription

Publication Date:

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Optical prescriptions are made available to patients following a comprehensive eye examination so that patients may purchase glasses or initiate a fitting for contact lenses, or subnormal vision devic

prescription

Managed Care

Publication Date:

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Third party managed care plans also known as preferred provider networks are not new to concept to health professions in Canada.

position statement, policy, managed care

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The concept of “sight testing” was developed to describe a refraction (a procedure that measures prescription of the eye) when it is administered independently from a comprehensive eye health examination and used to generate a record from which to dispens

The proportion of optometrists using electronic health records is growing. Electronic records offer advantages in accessing and storing patient health information, and have the potential to improve the management of patient care.

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