Optometrists and Opticians

**muucow** · 01-20-2007, 04:07 PM

Does anyone know where it stands in regards to Opticians and Optometrists working together in Ontario. I had read a draft about 1 1/2 years ago proposing that it be changed.
I think it would be great! The college of Opticians has no problems with this (yes I have asked). The Association of Optometrists has no problems with this - called them too. Just the College of Optometrists seems to be indifferent... Any updates???
I think it is what needs to happen to avoid these Great Glasses - like companies....

**For-Life** · 01-20-2007, 04:58 PM

My understanding is it still has to be seperate. Complete joke in my opinion.

On a related note, what is happening with cost plus/retail and OD's.

**Ory** · 01-21-2007, 02:15 AM

There have been several drafts circulated around. Minor changes each time. Eventually it will be accepted; I'm starting to see many OD offices that have opticians working there anyway, even though it's still technically a no-no.

**For-Life** · 01-21-2007, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Ory

There have been several drafts circulated around. Minor changes each time. Eventually it will be accepted; I'm starting to see many OD offices that have opticians working there anyway, even though it's still technically a no-no.

and to cost plus versus retail?

**Ory** · 01-21-2007, 12:09 PM

I don't know of any plans to change that, but I could be wrong.

Excalibur · 01-22-2007, 10:12 PM

I believe that optometry practices that dispense will be able to charge either fee or mark-up/retail as long as they remain consistent in their office.

**Refractingoptician.com** · 01-23-2007, 07:29 AM

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**For-Life** · 01-23-2007, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Gary

I wonder where they and their assistants go for CE credits .:hammer:

hamburger university

**Refractingoptician.com** · 01-23-2007, 11:29 PM

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**docsam02** · 01-27-2007, 08:59 PM

It looks like it will still be cost plus BUT cost will include "the disbursements incurred in acquiring the materials" and there won't have to be a breakdown on the receipt unless the patient asks for one.

**For-Life** · 01-27-2007, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by docsam02

It looks like it will still be cost plus BUT cost will include "the disbursements incurred in acquiring the materials" and there won't have to be a breakdown on the receipt unless the patient asks for one.

So cost of the material, coatings and such (each) plus a fitting fee (so retailish)?