World Council of Optometry – Our vision is of a world where optometry makes high quality eye health and vision care accessible to all people.

Why Optometry?

In response to WHO’s Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Avoidable Blindness and Visual Impairment 2014 – 2019, Why Optometry provides the case for delivering high quality, advanced and equitable eye health and vision care for patients worldwide.

A Global Competency-Based Model of Scope of Practice in Optometry

This model provides a rational framework for addressing the challenges of increased practitioner mobility across international borders and the need to promote greater harmonization of optometric education.

Advocacy

Uncorrected Refractive Error and cataracts are overwhelmingly the leading causes of avoidable blindness throughout the world. WCO is in a great position to advocate on behalf of patients to governments and other bodies for timely access and appropriate care.

IAPB Webinar: Primary Eye Care Training Manual

20AugustGarryn MarlenEducation, Global vision, Meetings

Webinar: Primary Eye Care Training Manual IAPB Africa is delighted to announce another Webinar: Primary Eye Care Training Manual. The Webinar will be held on 22 August 2018 and will be led by two presenters, Dr Ciku Mathenge, Technical Advisor to WHO AFRO in the development of the package (and IAPB Eye Health Hero) to present on the PEC training Manual

SECO 2019 to Host Leading Annual Optometry Conference in New Orleans

20AugustGarryn MarlenEducation, Leadership, Meetings

SECO 2019 to Host Leading Annual Optometry Conference in New Orleans New weekend continuing education hours and flexible registration pricing to suit the industry’s needs ATLANTA, GA — August 8, 2018 — SECO International is pleased to announce that SECO, the world’s leading annual conference providing the optometry industry outstanding educational opportunities since 1924, is set to stage

World Council of Optometry (WCO) General Assembly (GA) Annual Meeting Notification

7AugustGarryn MarlenGlobal vision, Leadership, Meetings

Please click here to register by Friday, August 10th. Please click here to register by Friday, August 10th.

Invitation to attend EMCO Second Congress in Marrakesh, Morocco

7AugustGarryn MarlenEducation, Global vision, Leadership

Please see the letter below from Dr. Younis Doudin, EMCO President… Dear Colleague, After the remarkable success of the first EMCO conference in Beirut two years ago, our second conference (the 2nd EMCO International Congress) will take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, on 21-22 September 2018 at Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakesh. On behalf of EMCO, I extend

Good news continues for Indigenous eye health with program extension

2AugustGarryn MarlenGlobal vision, Leadership

Please see press release below from the Brien Holden Vision Institute. 1 August 2018, Sydney, Australia: We are pleased to announce the Australian Government has provided a further $2.5 million for retinal cameras and training. The program supported by this funding extension is the Provision of Eye Health Equipment and Training, co-led by Brien Holden

New leadership, and a new era, at Brien Holden

2AugustGarryn MarlenGlobal vision, Leadership

Sydney, Australia, 16 July 2018: In a time of rising myopia prevalence, soon to affect half the world’s population, Brien Holden Vision Institute has announced a shift in focus to address future needs both for the ophthalmic industry and the public health sector. The shift will see a redoubling of efforts to strengthen core business

Our Children’s Vision Founding Partner, Vision for Life is Helping Grow Philanthropic Programs by Donating Ready2Clip™ Glasses to ALL Our Children’s Vision Partners

30JulyGarryn MarlenChildren's vision, Global vision

Ready2Clip™ offers a large range of quality frames and ready-to-mount lenses. The best part – glasses can be prepared and dispensed on the spot. Applying is easy. All you need to do to participate is: Download and complete the expression of interest form Send the form to contact@visionforlifefund.org Vision for Life will be in touch

Report Highlights New Health Concern for Rohingya Refugees: Eye Health & Needed Treatment for Preventable Blindness

30JulyGarryn MarlenEducation, Global vision

Report Highlights New Health Concern for Rohingya Refugees: Eye Health & Needed Treatment for Preventable Blindness Seva Foundation’s situational analysis details eye care needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh BERKELEY, Calif. – The Seva Foundation, an international eye health and blindness-prevention organization, recently released a new report to assess the eye care needs of the

2018 VSP & FYI Doctors/ AAOF Practice Excellence Scholarships

30JulyGarryn MarlenEducation, Leadership

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), with the support of VSP Global®, is now accepting nominations for the VSP & FYI Doctors/ AAOF Practice Excellence Scholarships. This industry sponsored award is bestowed annually to two optometry students entering their fourth year as Class of 2019 at each of the U.S. schools and colleges

WCO Members: Please Update Your Records

13JulyGarryn MarlenGlobal vision

WCO Members: Please Update Your Records We are updating our records! Please update your membership information before Monday, August 6th. http://bit.ly/2ufL4nx