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.

COVID-19 information hub

We have created a dedicated information hub on COVID-19 with useful resources for optometrists and opticians.

The European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO) represents the interests of optometrists and opticians across Europe. Our members are national professional associations from 21 countries who together represent more than 150,000 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.

Advertisement for Optometry Student Member of Accreditation visitor panel for ECOO

As part of the ECOO accreditation process for the European Diploma in Optometry and European Qualification in Optics, ECOO wishes to ensure all the views across the professions are represented. ECOO is therefore looking for undergraduate optometry...

Achieving a life course of healthy vision

To mark World Optometry Day, 23 March 2022, our new article considers the importance of good eye health across the course of a person's life. Download the article as a PDF. According to the World Report on Vision published by the World Health Organisation in...

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ECOO Autumn General Assembly

14-16 October 2022
Sliema, Malta

Registrations are now open

Find out about the benefits of joining ECOO and engage with dedicated professionals from across Europe.

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