A Great Success: 2025 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR British Columbia, May 9, 2025 – What a whirlwind weekend at our 2025 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR! We welcomed nearly 600 attendees this past weekend at JW Marriott Parq, taking the opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones. With the support of […]
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First Nations Health Authority Brought to you by FNHA Health Benefits Team May is Vision Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy eyes. Regular eye exams are key to lifelong vision health. These exams ensure prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses are up to date and play a crucial
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BC schools to offer free eye exams for students in new pilot program VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2025 /CNW/ – BC Doctors of Optometry (BCDO), in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), is launching a school-based vision exam pilot program to provide free, comprehensive eye exams to students in kindergarten and Grade 1. The initiative aims
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Role of Optometrists, Preventative Measures, & Treatment Brought to you by CandorVision In Canada alone, one in four individuals suffer from allergies, with 40% of those cases attributed to pollen [1]. As pollen levels continue to rise in major Canadian cities [2], the prevalence of seasonal allergies—and their impact on ocular health—is expected to grow.
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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
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Portfolio Planning Brought to you by Vishal Gill, CFP As an incorporated optometrist in British Columbia, you have the advantage of tax deferral by keeping earnings inside your professional corporation (you will probably know this as your operating company or OPCO). However, at some point, you’ll need to move money from your corporation to your
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The Technology Powering My New Dry Eye Center Brought to you by Topcon Healthcare For Celesta Ferreira, OD, of Cypress Optique in Cypress, Texas, the inspiration to create an outstanding dry eye practice was driven by the belief that optometrists have a responsibility to comprehensively manage ocular surface disease and prevent the chronic discomfort that
Keeping Staff Engaged & Motivated Brought to you by Peninsula As the crisp winter air settles in and the holiday season is over, many employees return to their regular routines after the holiday season or time off. However, the transition from the festive atmosphere of the holidays or relaxed summer to the more structured demands
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