College Of Opticians Of Ontario

The College of Opticians of Ontario regulates the practice of opticianry to protect and serve the public interest. It’s our mandate. The COO is one of 26 self-governing health Colleges established by law. The COO is dedicated to supporting opticians in their delivery of high-quality, safe and ethical care to the public of Ontario. One of the ways of ensuring these high standards of care is by establishing standards and guidelines for opticians. Opticians play a vital role in delivering vision care in Ontario. To ensure optimal results, opticians work with patients to identify the most appropriate type of eyewear based on a patient’s prescription, individual circumstances, occupation and daily activities. There are approximately 3,000+ licensed opticians in Ontario.