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New Version of Dry Eye Wheel Announced
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released a new version of the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, updated with the latest recommendations...
World Council of Optometry Announces New Committee Chairs
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...
Dates Announced for Sixth World Congress of Optometry
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and the Saudi Society of Optometry (SSO) have confirmed the new dates for the sixth World Congress of...
WCO Announces Theme for 2026 World Optometry Week Celebration
World Optometry Day, held annually on March 23, celebrates optometry's vital role in global health while highlighting how optometrists worldwide are expanding access to...
World Council of Optometry Announces 2025 Election Results and New Leadership...
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has announced the results of the November 2025 Geographic Representative Elections and several key leadership appointments that will...
World Council of Optometry President Gives Statement for World Sight Day...
By Dr. Cindy Tromans, World Council of Optometry President
Dear Colleagues,
World Sight Day is an important moment each year to shine a light on the...
World Council of Optometry Installs New President, Announces New President-Elect
Following a ceremonial transfer of the presidential medal at the 5th World Congress of Optometry this past June, Dr. Cindy Tromans of the United...
2025 Poster Session Slated for Optometry’s Meeting®
The American Optometric Association (AOA) and World Council of Optometry (WCO) announced the top five posters selected to participate in the live education session...
World Council of Optometry President’s Statement—World Optometry Week 2025
Dear colleagues,
World Optometry Week provides a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of eye care, recognize optometrists' contributions to advancing eye care...
New Presbyopia Resource Hub by WCO to Support Eye Care Practitioners
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) announced the launch of a new online resource hub designed to support eye care practitioners in addressing presbyopia. This...
