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CAO Appoints Joelle Walker as New CEO, Effective January 2026

The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) has announced the appointment of Joelle Walker as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective...

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The Canadian Association of Optometrists Urges Regular Comprehensive Eye Exams for Children with a New Awareness Campaign

As we celebrate Children’s Vision Month in October, the CAO is launching a new digital awareness campaign to address children’s vision care and...

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The CAO Raises Awareness About the Myopia Epidemic Among Children and the Importance of Limiting Screen Time

As October marks Children Vision Month, the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) releases a new national campaign to raise awareness about...

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Canadian Association of Optometrists position paper on vision screening

CAO Releases Position Paper on Vision Screening and Comprehensive Eye Exams

In response to the growing concerns about children's vision health and the effectiveness of current vision screening programs, the Canadian...

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CAO President's Award for Dr. Debbie Jones

CAO President’s Award to Dr. Debbie Jones

The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) has named Debbie Jones, BSc, FCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA, as its 2023 President’s Award recipient The...

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