The Optical Group

What does The Optical Group do?

We support independent eyecare professionals with buying power, education, trusted partnerships, and business support - so you can stay focused on patient care and long-term success.

We have so much more to come!

More than just a buying group.

We support independent eyecare professionals with:

✔️ Education

✔️ Strategic partnerships and programs

✔️ Business tools

✔️ Events and Networking

Because independence should come with support.

Supporting Independent Eyecare Professional Today and Ahead
At The Optical Group, everything we do is guided by one priority, helping independent eyecare professionals stay strong, supportive and competitive.

As part of that commitment, we’re pleased to introduce a new strategic partnership with the Academy of Ophthalmic Education (AOE), designed to make high-quality, accredited education and training more accessible and practical for independent practices.

We remain focused on delivering meaningful support that helps independent practices thrive now and into the future.

Goodbye 2025. Hello 2026.

As we step into the new year, we want to pause and say thank you. 2025 was a year of progress, collaboration, and resilience for our members, our partners, and our team at The Optical Group.

Together, we achieved meaningful growth, strengthened relationships across the industry, and continued to focus on what matters most, supporting independent eyecare professionals across Canada.

And this is just the beginning.

2026 brings exciting enhancements, new initiatives, and added value designed to support your success and help you compete with confidence in a changing market.

We’re grateful for your trust and partnership. Thank you to our members, partners, and community for being part of the journey. Here’s to a strong 2026 together.

💙The Optical Group Team

Happy Holidays from The Optical Group team! Please see our hours listed below.

Lest we forget.

TOGCON Ontario registration is now live! Check your emails for information on how to sign up.

Happy Canada Day!

The Optical Group FREE Monthly Education returns tomorrow at 3PM EST featuring Alcon! Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/HNk4KphADz

The Optical Group Education: Johnson & Johnson Contact Lens Innovations will be taking place at 3PM EST today, this is FREE accredited education for our members. Sign up here:

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TOGCON British Columbia starts tonight! Here is the schedule:

Schedule of Events April 12th (Saturday)

•Cocktail Party/Vendor Hub: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Pre Function Area CF/4TH Floor)

•Transition to Parq Grand Ballroom F: 7:00 PM

•Dinner Service: Begins at 7:15 PM

•Live Entertainment (DJ Adam Kruger) : 9:45 PM - 11:00 PM

Times are in PDT. We look forward to seeing you!

The Optical Group Monthly Education continues tomorrow at 3PM EST with Hoya presenting Technologies that Pay: Maximizing Practice Profits. This is accredited education, sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/Rw42Uwqe1m