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Open Forum Tour
Education Roundtable to discuss the amendments to the Opticians Regulation. Panel representatives from OBC, COBC and industry will be present.
September 7 - Victoria
September 12 - Victoria
September 12 - Nanaimo CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
September 15 - Abbotsford
September 21 - Kamloops
September 22 - Kelowna
Sunday, October 17, 2010
OBC Education Day & COBC AGM
Our biggest education day of the year!
Content and credit amount to be announced...
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Delta Hotel, 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby, BC

Pacific Blue Cross will accept prescriptions written by Opticians... READ MORE

FOR OPTICIANS: Downloadable Templates for Opticians: Form 1 Form 2

NEWSLETTER - CLICK HERE to check out the OBC Summer 2010 Newsletter

March 1, 2010 - Opticians Council of Canada looking for volunteer writers to assist with the Communications Committee project - CLICK HERE for details.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new brand that represents Canadian Opticians. This brand heralds a new era of public awareness and a conscious effort to educate consumers about our value and where Opticians fit on the eye health continuum.

A new website has been created where consumers can learn about Opticians, and Opticians can learn more about the brand and access the logo, and over time, various marketing tools.

Note that to access the Optician’s Area on this website you need a password which you obtain by clicking here (www.licensedoptician.ca) and then clicking any of the menu items in the Opticians’ area where you will be prompted to submit information in order to have a password e-mailed to you.

OBC: Opticians Of British Columbia WORKING FOR YOU! The OBC was started by a group of passionate opticians who just wanted to give opticians the leadership and education they deserved. It's time to start thinking about renewal of membership in your provincial association.... CLICK HERE for more information.

To view recent statistics on frequency of visits to an eye specialist by Canadians and the number whose eyeglass and contact lens purchases are covered by vision care insurance, CLICK HERE

Do you know everything you need to know about your insurance coverage? CLICK HERE for more information
Read about how the 'Competition Act' can affect YOU.Click here

Do you know what the Reserved Actions Regulations are and how they will affect opticians in BC? Read the Draft of the Reserved Actions Regulation and the Comments on the Reserved Actions Regulation submitted jointly by the OBC:Opticians of British Columbia and the Opticians Association of Canada to the BC Ministry of Health. The OBC: Opticians of BC encourages all BC opticians to read this important draft, and invites your comments on the reserved Actions Regulation- please email us your thoughts

Do you wear contact lenses? Our Consumer Section has been updated to include information geared to helping eyewear consumers make the right choices in purchasing contact lenses, and helpful hints and instruction on wearing and caring for your contacts!
OBC: Opticians of British Columbia
400 - 1681 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC, V6J 4M6
Toll Free 1.866.920.5911
info@opticians.bc.ca