Education – World Council of Optometry

Academy 2018 San Antonio Education Program Announced

17AprilGarryn MarlenEducation, Global vision

The American Academy of Optometry is pleased to announce highlights of the education program taking place at Academy 2018 San Antonio, November 7-10, 2018. The annual meeting offers a wide array of clinically relevant CE courses and cutting-edge research in the clinical and vision sciences. Attendees can choose from over 250 hours of lectures and

IVI Newsletter: February 2018

12AprilGarryn MarlenEducation, Global vision

Don’t miss the latest edition of the IVI newsletter, click here.

ALDOO / CLOO / AMFECCO Fall meeting

6AprilGarryn MarlenEducation, Global vision, Leadership, Meetings

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Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre Fellowship

6AprilGarryn MarlenEducation, Global vision

Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre is one of the tertiary institutes in eye care service providing fellowship in optometry in highly sought over sub-specialities in ophthalmology such as cataract, paediatric, retina etc. In all fellowship programmes equal weightage is provided on theoritical and hands on expertise on the subject. The six month fellowship program

Announcing 2nd EMCO International Congress of Optometry

4AprilSue ChilesChildren's vision, Education, Global vision, Meetings2nd EMCO Congress

21-22 September, 2018 Marrakesh, Morocco More information on the 2nd EMCO Congress Call for Abstracts Submission Open: 21 March 2018 Submission Deadline: 21 April 2018 Notification of Acceptance: 11 May 2018 Also, be sure to check out EMCO’s new website!

IAPB Membership Matters

28MarchGarryn MarlenEducation, Leadership

Blog: World Optometry Day – by Scott Mundle, O.D., WCO President

23MarchGarryn MarlenChildren's vision, Education, Global vision, Leadership

World Optometry Day 2018 It is my privilege as President of the World Council of Optometry to recognise March 23, 2018 as World Optometry Day! Everyone knows that vision is the most precious of our senses and it is our collective duty to protect, correct and enhance it as best we can. The World Council

The WCO Celebrates International Women’s Day

8MarchGarryn Marlen1 CommentEducation, Global vision, Leadership

In honor of International Women’s Day, we would like to send our gratitude to women around the world for their work, and for enriching the lives of others. We especially recognize all women optometrists and eye care professionals for making a difference both locally and globally. Click here for more information about International Women’s Day.

3rd World Congress Announcement

19DecemberSue ChilesEducation, Global vision, Leadership, Meetings

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and the American Academy of Optometry (Academy) will be co-hosting the 3rd World Congress of Optometry in conjunction with the Academy meeting to be held in Orlando, Florida, USA at the Orange County Convention Center. The meeting will feature joint CE tracks and will take place October 23-28, 2019.

ECOO Blue Book

14DecemberSue ChilesEducationchanges in optometry, education

Be sure to check out ECOO’s Blue Book to review the latest data on the professions of optometry and optics in Europe. ECOO-Blue-Book-2017 For more information, please click on the link below.

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