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Understanding the Canadian Association of Optometrists - Dr. Martin Spiro and Dr. Allison Scott

Understanding the Canadian Association of Optometrists - Dr. Martin Spiro and Dr. Allison Scott

Update: 2025-08-20
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During the recent Canadian Association of Optometrists Congress in Halifax, I had the opportunity to speak with outgoing President Dr. Martin Spiro and incoming President Dr. Allison Scott about how the CAO supports its members across the country.


From organizing meetings such as the Optometric Leaders Forum, to leading the charge to develop a national strategy around eyecare, to negotiating better reimbursements with insurance providers... there is a long list of ways that our national association serves Canadian optometrists and moves the profession forward.


Learn more about the CAO's iniatives:

https://opto.ca/policy


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Understanding the Canadian Association of Optometrists - Dr. Martin Spiro and Dr. Allison Scott

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