The voice of optometry and optics in Europe
Enabling good vision and eye health for all
ECOO Blue Book
The ECOO Blue Book is an aggregation of data on the professions of optometry and optics in countries across Europe.
ECOO Accreditation Agency
The ECOO Accreditation Agency accredits educational institutions in Europe that offer the European Diploma in Optometry or the European Qualification in Optics.
I-SCREEN
ECOO is part of a multidisciplinary consortium working on the EU-funded I-SCREEN project to develop an efficient and cost-effective AI-based infrastructure for the early detection of AMD.
The European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO) represents the interests of optometrists and opticians across Europe. Our members are national professional associations from 25 countries who together represent more than 200,000 opticians and optometrists. ECOO aims to promote eye health to the public across borders and to harmonise clinical and educational standards of optometric and optical practice throughout Europe.
Latest news:
Accreditation Agency Autumn News
Read the latest on the activity of the Accreditation Agency - building and supporting education for eyecare professionals in Europe.
Sylwia Kropacz-Sobkowiak takes over as ECOO President
ECOO's Autumn General Assembly in Billund, Denmark saw a smooth transition of leadership. Gabriëlle Janssen handed over the presidency to Poland's Sylwia Kropacz-Sobkowiak. Read our article to find out more about three days of work and serious play at the home of Lego...
Swiss Optometrists’ role confirmed by Court
Following a challenge by ECOO members OSO and OPTIKSCHWEIZ, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht) has overturned the examination regulations for a proposed newprofessional qualification “Expert in Optics”. This lower-level qualification had...
New role for German Ophthalmic Opticians
German Ophthalmic Opticians are now authorised to carry out sight tests for professional drivers. This recognises their skills, as well as providing greater choice and accessibility for drivers. You can learn more in this article written by ECOO member ZVA here
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ECOO Spring Meeting and EAOO Annual Conference
Bern, Switzerland
21-23 May 2027