News Releases

Changes to Licensure in BC British Columbia, 14 March, 2025 – The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) has announced that the NBEO exam is no longer accepted as a pathway to optometry licensure in the province. We recognize that this decision creates uncertainty for students planning to practice in BC and

Children’s Vision Month: BCDO On Transit British Columbia, October 15, 2024 – This Children’s Vision Month, BCDO has hit the public transit system across British Columbia with a second campaign highlighting children’s eye health.  Why take your child in for an eye exam?Around 80% of a child’s learning is through their vision. How well children

BCDO is Live on BC Transit! British Columbia, July 19, 2024 – This summer, Opie is making appearances on transit across British Columbia! We’re so excited to launch this campaign after many months in the making. Bringing eye health to the forefront of our daily dialogue. Whether you’re riding the bus, driving to work, or

Shoreline Cleanup with a vision Eye Care Professionals Unite for Eye Health and Environmental Impact Vancouver, July 13, 2024 – BC Doctors of Optometry partnered with Alcon, Plastic Bank, and the BC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons to spearhead a shoreline cleanup event. Set against the backdrop of declining eye exam rates post-COVID and

New BCDO President: Dr. Evelyn Lo Vancouver, May 9, 2024 – It’s our distinct honour to introduce our new President, Dr. Evelyn Lo! Dr. Lo has been serving on the BCDO Board since 2020, and comes with extensive experience as not only an optometrist, but a leader in the optometric profession. A Lego-enthusiast, Dr. Lo