ECOO’s Autumn General Assembly in Billund, Denmark saw a smooth transition of leadership. Gabriëlle Janssen handed over the presidency to Poland’s Sylwia Kropacz-Sobkowiak. Read our article to find out more about three days of work and serious play at the...
Following a challenge by ECOO members OSO and OPTIKSCHWEIZ, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht) has overturned the examination regulations for a proposed newprofessional qualification “Expert in Optics”. This lower-level qualification had...
German Ophthalmic Opticians are now authorised to carry out sight tests for professional drivers. This recognises their skills, as well as providing greater choice and accessibility for drivers. You can learn more in this article written by ECOO member ZVA here
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, the first-ever Global Summit for Eye Health will bring together heads of government and health ministers in Antigua and...
The Audiencia Nacional (Spanish National Court) dismissed in full a challenge by the Professional Association of Ophthalmologists of Spain (APOE) to the competences taught in optometry degrees. The Court also confirmed that opticians-optometrists may refer...
To improve patient safety and the tracking of medical devices, including contact lenses, the European Union is introducing the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) system. In our latest guest article, Laure-Anne Martinet, Secretary General of EuromContact, outlines what...
