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NEWS RELEASE: Newly Published “2023 Global Survey of Optometry” Conducted by the World Council of Optometry (WCO)

A new optometry publication summarizing a 2023 global survey conducted by the World Council of Optometry (WCO) was recently published online through Dove Medical Press on 20 August 2024. This study investigated the optometric demographics within WCO member countries and information related to the scope of practice and legislation. View the full article here.

“This survey is unique in highlighting the global variations in the scope of optometry practice from the perspective of the WCO Competency Framework for Optometry,” said Dr. Yazan Gammoh, Chair of the WCO Education Committee and lead author of the study.

 

Click here to download the full news release below.

News Release _ WCO Global Survey Manuscript

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