Registered OpticiansPersons with this designation have completed edcuation programs and passed certification examinations required by the College of Opticians
Registered Contact Lens Optician
Only Registered Opticians with special training are legally authorised to fit contact lenses.Persons with this designation have completed education programs and the certification examinations required by the College of Opticians
Certified Refracting Optician
A certified refracting optician is able, within certain limits, to conduct refractive assessments using automated equipment. Persons with this designation have completed edcuation programs and the certification examinations required by the College of Opticians. The results of the assessment may be used by a health care consumer to purchase eyeglasses and/or be fitted with contact lenses