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OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to all our sponsors for their ongoing support of our mission and programs.

Check out the blog posts from our sponsors below!


Apr 4, 2024
SPECIALTY PRACTICES
At IRIS, we pride ourselves on being visionaries. With our finger on the pulse of optometry’s evolution, we provide the foundation for...


Apr 4, 2024
WHO IS IRIS ?
At its core, IRIS the Visual Group, is dedicated to improving the vision and eye health of Canadians and this, through one of the largest...


Apr 3, 2024
Get to know FYidoctors - New Graduate Experience
Approximately a year ago, I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mary-Kate Alliston during her signing journey with FYidoctors in July of...


Apr 3, 2024
Get to know FYidoctors - Clinic Acquisition Experience
FYidoctors is Canada’s largest network of optometrists. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization...
Apr 3, 2024
From Graduation to Owning a Practice
Are you planning to own a practice someday? From our work with various optometrists, we discovered three key skills that will boost your...

Mar 17, 2024
Explore Job Opportunities: Three Key Benefits to Working in Independent Optometry
What is Independent Optometry? Independent practice owners have the freedom to make choices that suit them best, allowing them to run...

Mar 17, 2024
Embrace Your Path to Success with Eye Recommend
Your future is full of possibilities. See the difference with Eye Recommend. Whether you’re starting as a first-year student or thinking...

Mar 14, 2024
The 2024 Frame Ceremony: A Crucial Step for Aspiring Optometrists
As the academic year advances at the University of Waterloo's School of Optometry, this significant event invited its third-year students...

Mar 14, 2024
Empowering Future Optometrists: Insights from OSI Group
Navigating the journey to becoming an independent optometrist involves both exhilarating opportunities and formidable challenges. With...


Mar 12, 2024
BOLD Financial Inc.
Insurance & Investment Advice you can Trust! Bold Financial is a Toronto-based financial advisory that specializes in helping business...

Mar 9, 2024
Welcome to NextGEN OD Canada | Eye Care Business Canada (ECBC)
Welcome, future visionaries of eye care! NextGEN OD Canada, an essential segment of Eye Care Business Canada (ECBC), is your premier...

Mar 28, 2023
Who Is Iris?
At its core, IRIS the Visual Group, is dedicated to improving the vision and eye health of Canadians and this, through one of the largest...

Feb 6, 2023
OSI: Vision Entrepreneur
Carving a Path for New Graduates: Vision Entrepreneur As you embark on your path as an eyecare providers, you likely have a destination...

Mar 2, 2022
Partnership
The profession of optometrist has undergone great transformations in recent years and we will likely see even greater ones in the years...

Feb 23, 2022
Specialty Practices
At IRIS, we pride ourselves on being visionaries. With our finger on the pulse of optometry’s evolution, we provide the foundation for...

Feb 7, 2022
A New Grads Experience with Bailey Nelson
Around a year ago I met Dr Song Kim while she was a 4th year student. I was excited to give her an opportunity to partner with Bailey...

Feb 2, 2022
Eye Recommend and Independent Optometry
Eye Recommend strives to pave the way and supports true independent optometry across Canada. As a cooperative with a network of over...

Jan 26, 2022
Eye Recommend – Who we are and what it means to be a member of our cooperative
With a focus on training, networking, technology, and shared resources, Eye Recommend (ER) was founded in 2001 in Alberta and has since...


Apr 14, 2021
Target Dry Eyes with Omega-3s
Dry eye syndrome can occur for several reasons including decreased tear production resulting in insufficient lubrications of the eyes. A...


Mar 15, 2021
Why I love partnering with Bailey Nelson
I interviewed Desiree Vanderstar from our Chinook Centre Calgary Location. Laurie: Hi Des! Tell us a little bit about yourself. Des: I’m...


Feb 21, 2021
Your Work Environment Matters
In job satisfaction surveys, a positive work environment and great culture often rank higher than salary. Optometrists are not immune to...


Feb 17, 2021
Why omega-3s may be appropriate for your dry eye patients
Dry eye syndrome is estimated to affect up to 25% of Canadians – that’s over 9.2 million people! In 2014, the National Dry Eye Disease...

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FINANCE@CAOS.CA
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