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.
Environmental sustainability
We have created a dedicated information hub on environmental sustainability 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 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.
The process of accreditation: the experience of Metropolia University
In our latest guest article, Pia Mäkelä and Satu Autio of Metropolia University of Applied Science, describe the process they went through for the Metropolia optometry course to receive full accreditation by ECOO and the reasons they believe achieving accreditation is...
Utrecht students awarded the European Diploma in Optometry
ECOO President Elect, Gabrielle Janssen, was delighted to attend the graduation ceremony for optometry students at the University of Applied Sciences in Utrecht. At the ceremony two students, Lucy Davelaar and Yara Mohammed, also received the European Diploma in...
Autumn: a time for reflection and renewal
As he comes towards the end of his term of office, ECOO President Dr Matjaž Mihelčič reflects in our latest article on some of the highlights for ECOO over the past two years and some of the new projects and challenges to come. These highlights include the return of...
If you want a bright future, shape it!
Developing optometry in your country is a strategic decision and must be planned. It’s not just a “let’s try it” because other universities are accredited. If you want to be a real healthcare profession, you need the European accreditation – and your students need the...
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ECOO Autumn meeting
Hamburg, Germany
11-13 October 2024