World Council of Optometry

World Council of Optometry The organization for optometry professionals worldwide. www.worldoptometry.org

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is an international optometric organization founded in 1927. We envision a world where high quality eye health and vision care is accessible to all people. When you join the WCO, you join a group of more than 200,000 optometrists in almost 70 countries through more than 200 affiliate, associate, corporate and individual memberships across six world regions. Our core activities are advocacy, education, policy development and humanitarian outreach.

Deadline Approaching! 📆WCO Members, the deadline to apply for “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy...
05/20/2026

Deadline Approaching! 📆
WCO Members, the deadline to apply for “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL),” August 10 - October 26, 2026, is next Friday, May 29, 2026, 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!
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/leadership-program/

05/19/2026

The World Council of Optometry and the Saudi Society of Optometry have confirmed the new dates for the 6th World Congress of Optometry.

The World Council of Optometry and the Saudi Society of Optometry have confirmed new dates for 6th World Congress of Opt...
05/19/2026

The World Council of Optometry and the Saudi Society of Optometry have confirmed new dates for 6th World Congress of Optometry ( ) | 11th Conference of Saudi Optometry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, now taking place April 2–4, 2027.

The revised dates will support broader international participation and help deliver a strong scientific, professional, and industry experience for delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and partners worldwide.

We look forward to welcoming the global community to Riyadh in 2027.

📣 Abstract submissions are now open through June 30, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/wco6-saudi-2027. . .

At the 25th Asia Pacific Optometric Congress, former World Council of Optometry President Prof. Peter Hendicott was hono...
05/13/2026

At the 25th Asia Pacific Optometric Congress, former World Council of Optometry President Prof. Peter Hendicott was honored by the Asia Pacific Council of Optometry (APCO) with the Distinguished Person Award in recognition of his outstanding professional achievements and global contributions to optometry. The award was presented by APCO President and WCO President-Elect Dr. Rajeev Prasad.

WCO congratulates Prof. Hendicott on this well-deserved recognition and extends congratulations to APCO and its partners on a successful conference!

The on-demand recording of “Elevating the Standard of Presbyopia Management” is now available on the Leonardo learning p...
05/07/2026

The on-demand recording of “Elevating the Standard of Presbyopia Management” is now available on the Leonardo learning platform!

In collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, this global educational event explores expert perspectives on managing and the aging eye, with a focus on ocular health, patient communication, and the latest innovations shaping presbyopia care.

🔗 Watch on demand: https://leonardo.essilorluxottica.com/pdp/co149365.

On World Hand Hygiene Day, WCO encourages you to protect your eyes by keeping your hands clean. 🫴🫧Did you know that unwa...
05/05/2026

On World Hand Hygiene Day, WCO encourages you to protect your eyes by keeping your hands clean. 🫴🫧

Did you know that unwashed hands can transfer bacteria and viruses to your eyes, increasing the risk of infection? To reduce this risk, wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Every job comes with risks. Not all of them are visible, but many of them can be preventable. This World Day of Safety a...
04/28/2026

Every job comes with risks. Not all of them are visible, but many of them can be preventable.

This World Day of Safety and Health at Work, protecting workers starts with protecting their sight. Up to 90% of workplace eye injuries can be avoided with proper eye protection. A simple step that has a lasting difference.

We call on workplaces and professionals alike to make eye health a standard, not an afterthought.

Explore more at worldcouncilofoptometry.info/.

WCO and Alcon have launched a new three-video series to help eye care professionals (ECPs) around the world understand a...
04/28/2026

WCO and Alcon have launched a new three-video series to help eye care professionals (ECPs) around the world understand and apply recommendations from the recently published Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society, Dry Eye Workshop III (TFOS DEWS III) report.

Featuring insights from Jennifer Craig, Lyndon Jones, and James Wolffsohn, this series helps ECPs turn evidence into everyday practice. Learn more: https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/news-release-world-council-of-optometry-and-alcon-video-series-summarizes-tfos-dews-iii/.

▶️ View the videos: https://dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/dry-eye-disease-videos/.
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📢 Deadline Extended! The abstract submission deadline for SSO 2026 & the 6th World Congress of Optometry has been extend...
04/24/2026

📢 Deadline Extended!

The abstract submission deadline for SSO 2026 & the 6th World Congress of Optometry has been extended! Don’t miss the opportunity to present your research on a global stage: https://sso.org.sa/en/abstract/. 🌍

🗓 New deadline: May 15, 2026
📍 Riyadh RICEC | Nov 27-29, 2026
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