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November 25, 2011
This video is the first in a unique series consisting of eight individual videos which showcase Licensed Opticians from across Canada. Presenting the roles and values of Opticians from various collaborative and independent practices, the videos will be broadcast in the upcoming months on YouTube and will be downloadable to use on your company and association websites. Susan Feltmate is a Licensed Optician from Halifax, NS.
July 2011
Avin Kishore, "A World of Vision." Avin Kishore: This video is for the Transitions Students of Vision project I hope this video is different then the rest and that my multicultural vision is seen by the judging panel.
Jermi Santos, "Multicultural Vision"
Hello Opticians of British Columbia!
Here is my winning scholarship for the Transitions Healthy Sight for Life fund, theme is
Optometry and opticianry students from across North America submitted projects for the 2011 Students of Vision Scholarship from Transitions Optical. Fifteen entries demonstrating this year's "multicultural" theme were selected as scholarship winners. Out of the three winners in the multimedia category, two were from the Douglas College Dispensing Optician Program - Avin Kishore and Jermi Santos!
May 1, 2010 Pacific Blue Cross, one of the biggest benefits providers in BC, has adjusted its claiming guidelines, in response to the recent changes in the Health Professions Act and the Opticians Regulation.
Effective May 1, 2010, Blue Cross started accepting claims for vision testing independently performed by opticians as part of the overall eye exam benefit where it is included coverage. Click here to view
May 1, 2010 New BC Opticians Regulation came into force on May 1, 2010. CLICK HERE to view the new Regulations.
April 22, 2010 Frequently Asked Questions - Click here for answers to the questions we have received on the new Opticians Regulation.
April 22, 2010 Update on OAC/OBC activity re: B.C. Opticians Regulation. Since the announcement by the B.C. Minister of Health about the opticians' regulation that is poised to be implemented on May 1st, the OAC and the OBC have spent considerable time listening to the concerns of our members. READ MORE
March 31, 2010 Hear B.C. Minister Kevin Falcon’s Radio Interview on the New B.C. Opticians’ Regulation. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
March 27, 2010 Vancouver Sun, Letter to the Editor, 3-Apr-2010 The BC Association of Optometrists has mischaracterized the announced regulation of sight testing Opticians. Under the new regime, regulated Opticians who have received specialized training will be allowed to conduct automated refractions. When the Competition Bureau of Canada examined optometry and the overlapping scope of practice of eye care professionals, it singled out the BC proposed regime, noting it included a detailed screening process that carefully distinguishes between individuals with high and low risks for significant eye problems and establishes strict guidelines for eligibility. Regulating sight testing by Opticians means our clients can be assured of more opportunities to access the highest standard of service in vision care.
Sara Moshurchak
President
Opticians of British Columbia Vancouver Sun, Page A05, 27-Mar-2010
Deregulation puts patients at risk for undetected eye diseases: optometrists
March 25, 2010 This past week British Columbia health Minister Kevin Falcon announced new regulations that increase the scope of practice of licensed opticians and at the same time broaden the choice available to consumers wishing to buy eyeglasses and contact lenses. Opticians continue to be regulated under the reserved titles of “optician”, “dispensing optician”, and “contact lens fitter”. Others cannot use these designations. These titles assure the public that licensed opticians as regulated vision care professionals, work to exact standards and precision, and are trained in the latest technologies. Licensed opticians provide the highest standard of care and most importantly accountability. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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