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.

WCO President-Elect Dr. Rajeev Prasad and North American Geographic Representative Dr. Michael Nelson have been featured...
06/09/2026

WCO President-Elect Dr. Rajeev Prasad and North American Geographic Representative Dr. Michael Nelson have been featured as guest contributors in an article published in COOKIE Magazine, Issue 23.

Summer may seem ideal for eye health, but it can reinforce some of the profession's most persistent half-truths. In this piece, Dr. Nelson and Dr. Prasad explore these seasonal assumptions and the clinical realities behind them.

đź”—View the full article on pages 28-29.
https://mediamice.com/publication/cookie-23-the-summer-of-clear-vision/ |

WCO President Dr. Cindy Tromans, Geographic Representative for Africa Mr. Patrick Mawila, and Geographic Representative ...
06/06/2026

WCO President Dr. Cindy Tromans, Geographic Representative for Africa Mr. Patrick Mawila, and Geographic Representative for the Eastern Mediterranean Mr. Ameer Abou Adela are attending IAPB’s 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE global conference in Nairobi, Kenya.

This annual event brings together stakeholders across the eye health sector to discuss and take action on IAPB’s 2030 In Sight Strategy to end avoidable sight loss by 2030. Learn more: https://www.iapb.world/2030_in_sight_live.

06/04/2026

The World Council of Optometry has announced its 2026-2028 committee chair members. DR. VANESSA MOODLEY, Education Committee Chair Previously a member of the WCO LRS Committee from 2017–2021, Vanessa Moodley has served on the WCO Education Committee since 2022, actively participating in the develo...

06/04/2026

With over 2 billion people living with vision impairment, the demand for qualified optometrists has never been greater.

The WCO Competency Framework for Optometry sets the global standard, highlighting the competencies necessary for optometrists to practice effectively across all levels of care through five core domains:

• Refractive error
• Visual function assessment
• Ocular health and ocular disease
• Public health
• Professional practice

The framework is in place.
Now it's up to optometrists to align, lead and shape the future of eye care together.

Learn more at https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/.
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📢 Deadline Extended!The extended abstract submission deadline for the 11th Conference of Saudi Optometry (SSO 2027) | 6ᵗ...
06/03/2026

📢 Deadline Extended!
The extended abstract submission deadline for the 11th Conference of Saudi Optometry (SSO 2027) | 6áµ—Ę° World Congress of Optometry (WCO6) is just a few weeks away!

Don’t miss the opportunity to present your research on a global stage: https://sso.org.sa/en/abstract/. 🌍

đź—“ Final deadline: June 30, 2026
đź“Ť Riyadh RICEC | April 2-4, 2027 . .

Congratulations to the 2026–2028 WCO Committee Chairs! The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is pleased to announce Prof....
06/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2026–2028 WCO Committee Chairs!

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is pleased to announce Prof. Vanessa Moodley, Dr. Roger Jordan, and Ms. Ntombikayise Zitha as WCO’s Standing Committee Chairs for the 2026–2028 term. WCO welcomes this new and returning committee leadership and looks forward to their guidance as they move their committees forward.

‣ Prof. Vanessa Moodley | Education Committee Chair
‣ Dr. Roger Jordan | Legislation, Registration, and Standards (LRS) Committee Chair
‣ Ms. Ntombikayise Zitha | Public Health Committee Chair

đź”— Learn more in the news release below.
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/news-release-world-council-of-optometry-wco-announces-2026-2028-standing-committee-chairs/ |

Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of vision loss globally. It increases the risk of serious eye condition...
05/31/2026

Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of vision loss globally. It increases the risk of serious eye conditions—including cataract and macular degeneration—affecting how millions see and live everyday.

As we observe World No To***co Day, we want to emphasize the importance of informed choices in protecting overall health, especially our vision.

Together, we can take steps toward a tobacco-free future and clearer sight for all.
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Save the new date for & ! 🌍🗓️ 2–4 April 2027 📍 Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition CenterHosted by the Saudi...
05/29/2026

Save the new date for & ! 🌍

🗓️ 2–4 April 2027
đź“Ť Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

Hosted by the Saudi Society of Optometry and World Council of Optometry, this landmark event will bring together optometry clinicians, researchers, academics, and students from around the world. More updates coming soon!

Applications Due Tomorrow! 📆WCO Members, the deadline to apply for “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Adv...
05/28/2026

Applications Due Tomorrow! 📆

WCO Members, the deadline to apply for “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL),” August 10 - October 26, 2026, is tomorrow, 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.

đź”— Learn more!
https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/leadership-program/

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