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Media inquiries - please direct to Mr. Brian Wik, Executive Director, at 1-800-272-8843 ext. 240.
(In Edmonton, please call (780) 451-6824 ext. 240)
Press Releases
- Province reaches new deal with Alberta optometrists - March 31, 2011
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PSA - Rural Albertans to benefit thanks to medically necessary eye health program - June 23, 2010
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PSA - Urban Albertans to benefit thanks to medically necessary eye health program - June 23, 2010
Optometry in the News
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- A closer look at online shopping for glasses; Almost half the time they aren't what the doctor ordered, study shows - February 22, 2012
- Eyes online: Can you get better glasses from the web? - February 22, 2012
- World of Eye Care can be Confusing - February 13, 2012
- Kindergarten Student benefits from Eye See...Eye Learn Program - February 2, 2012
- When Should Children see the Eye Doctor? - January 5, 2012
- Dr. Ruhee Dhalla's Interview with Global Calgary - December 17, 2011
- Are Your Children in Focus? - December 16, 2011
- Thanks for Wonderful Care - December 8, 2011
- Vision Program Meant Big Strides for Young Hatter - November 25, 2011
- Eye Exams Available for Young Students - November 25, 2011
- Eye Exam Much More Than a Sight Test - November 17, 2011
- Eye Spy with My Little Eye - CTV Calgary - November 18, 2011
- Optometry as a Career - ALIS Alberta - October 11, 2011
- Back to School Resources Now Available Online - Government of Alberta - August 24, 2011
- St. Sylvester School Kindergarten Class Wins Provincial Eye Care Contest - Calgary Catholic School District - June 23, 2011
- Dangers of a Sight Test - May 23, 2011 - Global BC
- Eyes Get Full Coverage - April 1, 2011 - Edmonton Journal
- Alberta Extends Eye Care Coverage - April 1, 2011 - Calgary Herald
- Easier Access for Eye Procedures - April 1, 2011 - Edmonton Sun
- Eye health is everyone's concern - March 2011 - Teresa Woo-Paw, MLA, Calgary-Mackay Newsletter
- Sherwood Park OD launches marathon hockey game for cancer - February 10, 2011 - Edmonton Journal
- Thousands of Children Suffer Eye Injuries from Toys - December 16, 2010 - Opti-News
- Top Photography Prize Goes to Edmonton Optometrist - December 15, 2010 - Edmonton Journal
- Edmonton Optometrist Heads Eyeglass Donation Charity - October 17, 2010 - Edmonton Sun
- World Sight Day- Dr. Tanner Udenberg talks to Global Edmonton - October 15, 2010
- CNIB Launches Support Program for those affected by Age Related Macular Degeneration - October 7, 2010 - Opti-News
- Scientists Discover New Cause of Blindness - September 23, 2010 - Opti-News
- CTV Interview with AAO Council Member Dr. Dan Lowe - August 5, 2010 - CTV Calgary
- Protect Your Eyes From Sun Damage - July 27, 2010 - Edmonton Journal
- Parents Should Keep an Eye On Kids Watching 3D - April 21, 2010 - CTV News
- British Columbia Ammendments to Regulations - April 2010 - Canadian Association of Optometrists
- Recall of Ratio-Prednisolone Solution - March 23, 2010 - Health Canada
- Eye Spy - A guide to floaters or spots - March 22, 2010 - Edmonton Sun
- Lightening Blindess's Burden - May 21, 2010 - The Globe and Mail
- Kid's Eye Problems Often Emerge During Homework Battle - October 28, 2008 - CTV News
