World Council of Optometry

04/09/2026

April is Presbyopia Awareness Month. Presbyopia is a natural part of aging that affects over a billion people worldwide, typically emerging around the age of 40. ​

Building on our commitment to advancing presbyopia care, we continue to shape how it is understood and managed through decades of vision science expertise, innovation in lens technologies, and strong partnerships across the eyecare community.​

We're proud to support conversations that advance presbyopia care. On April 21, join the global live event "Elevating the Standard of Presbyopia Management," hosted on Leonardo in collaboration with the World Council of Optometry to share perspectives on managing presbyopia and the aging eye.​

Save the date: https://bit.ly/3O4ajFt ​

04/07/2026

The World Council of Optometry celebrates World Health Day 2026 as an opportunity to motivate action on global health challenges.

This year’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” highlights the importance of evidence-based care and collaboration in strengthening health systems worldwide.

The right to health is a basic human right, one which must always include vision and eye health.

04/06/2026

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Abstract Submission Closes Next Week!

Are you ready to share your research with the global optometry community? Submit your abstract for the | Joint Conference by next Wednesday, April 15.

Learn more: https://sso.org.sa/en/abstract/. . .

04/03/2026

Streamline your patient care with the Dry Eye Management Map, an interactive tool that instantly links dry eye causes to evidence-based treatments.

Learn more: https://dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/interactive-demm/.
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04/02/2026

April is Presbyopia Awareness Month. This natural part of aging affects more than a billion people worldwide, typically emerging around the age of 40. ​

On April 21, join WCO for a global live event "Elevating the Standard of Presbyopia Management," hosted on Leonardo in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica to explore expert perspectives on managing and the aging eye.

Learn more: https://leonardo.essilorluxottica.com/pdp/co141199?cid=ST-SOL_260402-Presbyopia_Awareness_Month.

03/31/2026

To close Brain Injury Awareness Month, explore this on-demand lecture from WCO on optometry’s role in rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care.

Learn how collaborative, evidence-based care can support patient recovery.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and during World Optometry Week, the World Council of Optometry is proud to present a global, on-demand lecture explor...

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

“When fully integrated into health systems, optometry strengthens prevention, enables earlier diagnosis, and supports timely referral and treatment.” - Dr. Cindy Tromans

WCO President Dr. Cindy Tromans reflects on World Optometry Week 2026 and the future of eye care.

View her full president’s statement at the link below.
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/statement-from-the-wco-president-world-optometry-week-2026/ |

This year, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) celebrated World Optometry Week 2026 from March 22–28 with the theme A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care. Click here to download the full President’s Statement from WCO President Dr. Cindy Tromans below. WCO President's Statement_ Wor...

03/28/2026

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

Explore the WCO Myopia Management Navigator, an interactive resource guide taking eye care professionals through the 3 Ms— mitigation, measurement & management: https://myopia.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/myopia-navigator/.

03/28/2026

Developed by the WCO Education Committee, the WCO Competency Framework for Optometry highlights the competencies required for optometry to participate most effectively in the international eye care agenda.

Learn more: https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/resources/.

03/27/2026

🗓️ Save the Date | 21 April 2026

Join WCO and EssilorLuxottica on April 21 for "Elevating the Standard of Presbyopia Management,” a virtual event highlighting expert-led strategies for managing and the aging eye through personalized vision correction that meets both visual and lifestyle needs.

More details coming soon!

03/27/2026

This World Optometry Week, take a look at WCO’s updated "Why Optometry" document, a compelling roadmap for integrating optometry into healthcare systems worldwide.

Available on the WCO website: https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/resources/.