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…
Swiss Optometrists’ role confirmed by Court
Following a challenge by ECOO members OSO and OPTIKSCHWEIZ, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht) has overturned the…
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…
World Sight Day 2026
On World Sight Day, Thursday 8 October 2026, ECOO is calling on Governments to act ahead of the global summit for eye health. On 2 November 2026,…
Success in Court for Spanish Opticians-Optometrists
The Audiencia Nacional (Spanish National Court) dismissed in full a challenge by the Professional Association of Ophthalmologists of…
Understanding upcoming changes to contact lens labels
To improve patient safety and the tracking of medical devices, including contact lenses, the European Union is introducing the Unique Device…
Building Trust in Digital Health: ECOO’s Contribution to the eHealth Stakeholder Group
This article highlights ECOO’s six-year contribution to the European Commission’s eHealth Stakeholder Group, where it played a key role in embedding…
A year of achievements, and more to come
ECOO President, Gabriëlle Janssen, reflects on 2025 and looks forward to 2026. Read the full article here.
Celebrating a milestone for I-SCREEN
The I-SCREEN research project is over half way to its recruitment target, with 2,733 participants across Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, the United…
Updated EU driving licence rules include clearer eyesight provisions
The European Union’s updated rules on driving licences, which entered into force on 25 November 2025, mark a significant modernisation of the…