World Council of Optometry

07/16/2025

Do you want to learn more about management and how to make it a standard of care?

Check out the WCO Myopia Management Navigator, an interactive resource guide to help eye care practitioners on their journey through the 3 M’s: mitigation, measurement and management: https://myopia.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/myopia-navigator/.

07/14/2025

WCO Members, today is the final day to apply for “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL),” August 25 - November 10, 2025. The application link will close today, July 14, at 11:59 p.m. GMT-5.

🔗 Learn more & apply!
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/leadership-program/ |

07/11/2025

Deadline Approaching!
WCO Members, the deadline to apply for “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL),” August 25 - November 10, 2025, is Monday, July 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. GMT-5. This program equips course participants with knowledge and skills to lead the profession forward through advocacy, public health initiatives, and leadership.

🔗 Learn more & apply!
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/leadership-program/ |

07/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who made last week’s WCO Educators’ Forum and Accreditation Panel a success!

WCO was proud to partner with the Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) to bring these dynamic sessions to the Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry conference in Minneapolis, USA.

Special thanks to our incredible speakers, panelists, WCO volunteers, and members of the ASCO International Optometric Educators SIG for their time, insight, and collaboration on this standout event spotlighting global perspectives in optometric education.
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07/01/2025

WCO Committee Member applications are now open! WCO Members interested in participating in a WCO Standing Committee are encouraged to apply by July 22, 2025, 11:59 p.m. US Central Time | GMT-5.

🔗 Apply Now!
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/2025-committee-member-application/ | Please Note: In order to be a WCO Committee Member, you must be either a WCO Individual Member in good standing or a member of a WCO Member Organization in good standing.

If you have questions regarding eligibility, please email us at enquiries@worldoptometry.org.

07/01/2025

Deadline Extended!
WCO Members, the deadline to apply for “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL),” August 25 - November 10, 2025, has been extended to July 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. GMT-5. This program equips course participants with knowledge and skills to lead the profession forward through advocacy, public health initiatives, and leadership.

🔗 Learn more & apply!
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/leadership-program/ |

06/29/2025

Following an engaging conference week at Optometry’s Meeting® | 5ᵗʰ World Congress of Optometry, the WCO Board of Directors has concluded it's in-person meetings in Minneapolis, USA!

Thank you to our Board Members for your thoughtful discussion and commitment to furthering optometry worldwide.
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06/28/2025

06/28/2025

On Thursday, June 26, the World Council of Optometry recognized three incredible honorees at the WCO Awards and Recognition Dinner at in Minneapolis, USA.

• Dr. Sandra Wang-Harris, Karen Sparrow Memorial Lecture Speaker
• Dr. Abraham Bromberg, recipient of the WCO International Optometrist Award
• Dr. Susan Cooper, recipient of the WCO Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Dr. Uduak Udom

WCO congratulates the award winners and celebrates their contributions to advancing worldwide.

06/27/2025

Clinicians, students, & faculty shared their research and cases from around the globe across two days at the World Council of Optometry In-Person Poster Sessions at Optometry’s Meeting® | 5ᵗʰ World Congress of Optometry ( )!

Thank you to all poster presenters for your valuable insights.

06/27/2025

Take a look at the new IAPB Vision Atlas summary of the findings from the 2023 Global Optometry Survey of WCO Country Members!

This study highlights the regulatory gaps, scope of practice limitations, and workforce shortages that can restrict access to quality eye care in many countries. It offers strong, evidence-based insights to guide national and global policies that aim to support people-centered eye care and strengthen the profession.

Learn more!
https://visionatlas.iapb.org/news/global-optometry-2023-survey-highlights-variations-in-eye-care/ |

Global study maps optometry worldwide: how training, regulation, and practice vary across borders and what it means for eye care access

06/26/2025

Optometry’s Meeting® | 5ᵗʰ World Congress of Optometry (WCO5) has officially begun in Minneapolis, USA!

We look forward to connecting with optometry's leaders and international experts advancing eye health and vision care. Visit us at Booth 521!