Media Centre
BCAO is active in communicating important information about eye health to the public, publishing regular news releases and updates throughout the year. Our members also provide media interviews on a range of eye health topics upon request, and are available to speak publicly at community health events and conferences. As advocates for the eye health of all British Columbians, and for the highest professional standards among member optometrists, we welcome the opportunity to inform and advise on topics related to the eye health of children, adults and mature adults in B.C.
Read BCAO’s most recent news release below. Use the buttons to the right to access past news releases or view BCAO’s television advertising.
For all media-related enquiries, please contact Jeannine Bartz by email or at 604-623-3007.
To arrange for an optometrist to speak at your event or group, please contact us.
News Releases
August 31, 2010
B.C. optometrists launch a-b-See™ Facebook page to help parents understand the importance of detecting children’s vision problems early
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April 30, 2010
Patients and optometrists urge Thompson-Okanagan residents to speak out about threats to eye health
Proposed changes to B.C. eye-care regulations put one in 10 patients, age 20-64, at risk
read full release »April 26, 2010
Patients and optometrists urge Lower Mainland residents to speak out about threats to eye health
Proposed changes to B.C. eye-care regulations put one in 10 patients, age 20-64, at risk
read full release »April 22, 2010
Patients and optometrists urge Vancouver Island residents to speak out about threats to eye health
Proposed changes to B.C. eye-care regulations put one in 10 patients, age 20-64 at risk
read full release »April 22, 2010
B.C. optometrists warn blindness from glaucoma to rise
CNIB: Government should reconsider intention to relax key regulations on May 1 “before it’s too late to save the sight of many British Columbians”
read full release »April 13, 2010
Surrey and Delta optometrists urge local residents to speak out about eye health
Proposed changes to B.C. eye care regulations put one in seven patients at risk
read full release »March 24, 2010
Proposed changes to regulations will put eye health and safety of B.C. public at risk
One in seven people with eye disease may go undetected say B.C. optometrists
read full release »October 21, 2009
Women smarter than men when it comes to eye health
Eye Health Month survey indicates B.C. men between the ages of 45 to 65 more likely than women to perceive eye exams as unnecessary and to ignore worsening vision.
read full release »October 19, 2009
Add a “Be seen. Be safe.” sticker to costumes this Halloween
B.C. optometrists provide free reflective stickers to help keep kids safe.
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