Under British Columbia law, the fitting and dispensing of eyeglasses, contact lenses and subnormal vision devices to the public are regulated activities. Only registered members of these three regulatory bodies are authorized to practice the fitting and dispensing of corrective lenses:
- College of Opticians of British Columbia
- College of Optometrists of British Columbia
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Unauthorized Practice happens when unregistered or unregulated persons are engaged in the fitting and dispensing of corrective lenses to the public, thus risking the safety and health of the BC public.
Those persons who are engaged in or who condone Unauthorized Practice place the public in harm's way: it is the duty and responsibility of this College and its Members to do everything possible to protect the public.
Report Unauthorized Practice
The College encourages the public and its Members to report Unauthorized Practice.
To report unauthorised practice, please contact the College by phone, fax, mail or email:
- Tel: 604.278.7510 or toll-free at 1.888.771.6755
- Fax: 604.278.7594
- Mail: Suite # 420 - 2025 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z6
- Email: reception@cobc.ca