World Council of Optometry

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Happy World Sight Day from WCO!

Each year, World Sight Day shines a light on the need for accessible, equitable eye care for all.

Hear from WCO President Dr. Cindy Tromans on the vital role optometry plays in advancing eye health and expanding access to care: https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/statement-from-the-wco-president-world-sight-day-2026/. |

09/30/2026

Registration is Open for / !
Join us for the 6th World Congress of Optometry (WCO6) & 11th Conference of Saudi Optometry (SSO2027) April 2-4, 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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

🔗 Learn more: https://sso.org.sa/en/sso2027-wco6/.

09/28/2026

Many sports-related eye injuries can be prevented with the right protective eyewear.

This September, Sports Eye Safety Month is a reminder that eye protection belongs in every athlete's kit, from weekend players to professional competitors.

Play it safe. Protect your eyes.

09/14/2026

The WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel has been updated to reflect the latest recommendations from the TFOS DEWS III report.

Available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Arabic, the updated wheel incorporates dry eye etiological drivers, the OSDI-6 symptom questionnaire, and updated management options to support evidence-based dry eye care.

Learn more: https://dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/interactive-dry-eye-wheel/. |

09/03/2026

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.

▶️ Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwZIzeLCQ8w
🔗 Learn more: https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/resources/

Over 2 billion people are living with vision impairment. The demand...

08/31/2026

Are contact lenses a good option for younger wearers?

As Children's Eye Health and Safety Month comes to a close, check out WCO’s latest Media MICE guest contribution, “Ready, Set, Wear” where we explore the question: Are contact lenses right for tweens?

🔗 https://mediamice.com/contact-lenses-tweens-children-myopia-readiness/ |

Contact lenses for tweens

08/20/2026

Around 125 million people worldwide wear contact lenses, but studies show that between 40% to 90% of wearers do not follow proper care instructions.

Contact Lens Health Week, August 17–21, is a reminder that proper lens hygiene is essential for protecting your eye health. Sleeping in lenses, reusing solution or rinsing with tap water can lead to serious eye infections, corneal ulcers and even permanent vision loss.

This week, take a moment to review your routine. Wash your hands before handling lenses, use fresh solution daily and replace your lenses as prescribed. And if you haven't had an eye exam recently, now is a great time to schedule one.

Share this with someone who wears contact lenses.