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.
WCO Global survey of optometry
In this guest article, Allison Bartnick from the World Council of Optometry (WCO) introduces a new WCO study, published in autumn 2024, which summarises the findings of the WCO's 2023 global survey of optometry. The WCO hopes that the results of this study will assist...
European Academy outlines its highlights for the coming months
In our latest guest article, the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO), outlines in plans for the coming months, with details of events and activities that members and other stakeholders can participate in. This includes details of the upcoming annual...
ECOO’s plans for 2025
In a new year message to ECOO members and supporters, ECOO President, Gabrielle Janssen, outlines ECOO's priorities and ambitions for the coming year. Read the full message here.
ECOO brings educators together to collaborate and advance optometric education
In May and September 2024, ECOO organised two key consortium meetings, gathering 30 to 40 educators from across Europe to discuss collaboration to advance optometric education. The two consortium meetings underscored a shared commitment to advancing optometric...
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ECOO Spring meeting
Ljubljana, Slovenia
15-17 May 2025