On 7 October 2025 the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Spain, at the proposal of the Ministry of Health, approved the Royal Decree that will regulate the direct granting of aid for the purchase of glasses, prescription lenses, and contact lenses for children up to 16 years of age.
Spain’s General Council of Opticians-Optometrists (CGCOO) has been designated as the unique collaborating entity. It will be responsible for coordinating with participating optical and optometric offices and technical directors, verifying documentary requirements, managing reimbursements and programme monitoring.
In our latest guest article, Juan Carlos Martínez Moral, President of the CGCOO describes the programme in greater detail and the role that the CGCOO and optometrists in Spain will play.
Read the article here.
Image: President of the General Council of Colleges of Opticians and Optometrists, Juan Carlos Martinez Moral (left), with President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez and Minister of Health, Monica Garcia