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Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Alberta Association of Optometrists, highlighting our work to advance eye health and vision care across Alberta.

Alberta Health optometry coverage changes now in effect

MEDIA RELEASE February 3, 2025 Alberta Association of Optometrists highlights the importance of eye health care amidst coverage changes for patients across the province ...

Alberta Association of Optometrists not consulted with Alberta Health changes to optometry coverage

MEDIA RELEASE January 15, 2025 Alberta Health Opto 35 Bulletin will result in lower quality eye care for patients across the province CALGARY, ALBERTA — Earlier ...

New vision for optometry education in Western Canada, via Calgary

MEDIA RELEASE: JOINT STATEMENT December 2, 2024 University partnership explores Canada’s first school of optometry west of Ontario CALGARY - An agreement between ...