A PROFESSIONAL GATHERING FOR OPTOMETRISTS, OPTOMETRY STUDENTS, AND OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANTS 

The 39th CAO Congress brings together Canadian Doctors of Optometry, optometry students, and optometric assistants from across Canada. CAO represents over 8,300 members with a wide diversity of optometric practice.

The CAO Congress will take place July 2-5, 2025 in picturesque Halifax. From bustling cityscapes to serene seasides, Halifax has something for everyone to enjoy and explore!

CONGRESS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists | L'association des optométristes de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists
Our mission is to support our members to deliver excellence in eye and vision care to all Nova Scotians. Our goal is to promote collaboration with other health professionals and increase public awareness about the important role of optometrists in preventive care and Eye health.

To know more about NSAO, please visit: https://www.nsoptometrists.ca/

Vision Therapy Canada | Réhabilitation Visuelle Canada

Vision Therapy Canada
As Canadian Optometrists, we are dedicated to enhancing optometric education and public awareness of Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation to improve the lives of our patients.

To know more about VTC, please visit: https://www.visiontherapycanada.com

Interested in SPONSORSHIP or exhibiting at OPTOFAIR?

The 2025 CAO Congress Optofair will be taking place on July 4th 2025 at the Halifax Convention Centre. Our biennial Congress is the BEST way to reach the full optometric sector, and has a number of unique and interesting opportunities for your consideration. 

ABOUT CAO

The Canadian Association of Optometrists is the national voice of optometry and is dedicated to collaboratively advancing the highest standard of primary eye care through the promotion of optimal vision and eye health, in partnership with all Canadians.