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ACAO – Your Vision, Our Focus

The Alberta College and Association of Opticians (ACAO) serves both the public and our members. We regulate opticians in the province of Alberta under the Health Professions Act. We also provide continuing education opportunities, seminars, events, and more to our members.

Regulated Health Professionals

The title “Optician” is protected in Alberta, which means that it is illegal to practice as an optician unless you are licensed. Opticians must keep up with continuing competency requirements in order to stay licensed. To keep the public safe, we ensure that our members maintain their skills!

 

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all day Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma Awareness Month
Jan 1 – Jan 31 all day
Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. “Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once[...]
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all day AMD Awareness Month
AMD Awareness Month
Feb 1 – Feb 28 all day
AMD Awareness Month
February is AMD Awareness Month. With Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) you lose central vision, usually in both eyes; this[...]
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all day Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Mar 1 – Mar 31 all day
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. From eye injuries to Computer Vision Syndrome, whatever your occupation, take care of your[...]
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all day Sports Eye Safety Month
Sports Eye Safety Month
Apr 1 – Apr 30 all day
Sports Eye Safety Month
April is Sports Eye Safety Month! Spring has sprung and the kids want to get out there and play! Staying[...]
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all day Healthy Vision Month
Healthy Vision Month
May 1 – May 31 all day
Healthy Vision Month
May is Healthy Vision Month! Healthy vision starts with healthy choices. Studies show that a diet rich in zinc, vitamin[...]

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