2018 Canadian Graduate Workforce Report

The report was commissioned in 2018 by CAOS and released at Optometry Leader’s Forum in 2019. For information regarding these results, you can download the full report here. Synopsis: Ever wonder how much a recent grad makes in Canada? What are some financial burdens on newly minted ODs? Here are some highlights: 66% of new …

Aug 27 New Grad Zoom Chat

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/W95iErMLBM7ZH2kS8 Join us Thursday August 27th evening at 8pm for a New Grad Zoom Chat with FOUR guest panelists that will share their experiences as recent grads in Canada! Guest Panelists:Dr Wes McCann, OD – London ON, practice owner, NOVA gradDr Kimberly Chan, OD – Toronto, ON, private practice, NECO gradDr Ben Wild, …

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Encore: Open Your Eyes (Movie)

Encore Presentation: May 26th, 2020 at 8pm ET Registration: FREE –  https://oye.odwire.org/ Open Your Eyes shines a light on the important role of the Optometrist as an integral part of healthcare. The documentary highlights the importance of Optometric testing of the eye in thwarting the rise of 300 systemic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, myopia …

Join our Facebook Discussion Board!

Welcome to the inaugural launch of a NewODs community in Canada! We are looking forward to meeting each of you from coast to coast. Follow us as we launch more projects, events and socials in the weeks to come. Don’t know where to start? Join the discussion in our Facebook Community

May 14 IG Live Event

IG Live with Dr. Harbir Sian: Social Media Branding for New ODs May 14, Thursday from 19:00-20:00 ET, on Instagram: @canadianODs We are excited to announce a special IG Live program with Dr Harbir Sian on how to brand yourself on social media during quarantine! Dr Harbir Sian is an optometrist and owner of High …

TPA: 5 Key Differences- CAN vs USA

For the most part, the vast majority of pharmaceuticals available in USA are also distributed in Canada. However, Canada is a notably smaller market and there are some drugs you won’t find above the border.   Here are 5 key differences between Canada and US: 1. Zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel) 0.15% for HSK Bausch and Lomb …