The College of Opticians of British Columbia (COBC) is the regulatory body established to govern the practice of opticianry in British Columbia. In 1994, Cabinet approved the Opticians Regulation which designates opticianry as a regulated profession under the Health Professions Act. The COBC is responsible for the administration of the Act and accompanying regulations and it is accountable to the public through its board.

The College of Opticians exists to regulate and improve the practice of Opticianry in the public interest by ensuring that opticians provide quality professional care to help people achieve better vision.

The College of Opticians is responsible for:

• Assessment, registration and licensing of all opticians and contact lens fitters in B.C.
• Interpretation of the Health Professions Act, the Opticians Regulation and the COBC Bylaws
• Public and registrant complaints and inquiries
• Establishment of standards of practice and guidelines