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Vision affects how well, how safely and whether people play sport at all, from weekend runners to elite athletes. Sports vision is not only relevant…

Our new guidance for ECOO members explains what EU Optometrists and Opticians need to know and do before November 2026. This guidance document has…

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) sets the legal, technical, and governance framework for electronic health data across all 27 EU member states….

Read the latest on the activity of the Accreditation Agency – building and supporting education for eyecare professionals in Europe.

ECOO’s Autumn General Assembly in Billund, Denmark saw a smooth transition of leadership. Gabriëlle Janssen handed over the presidency to Poland’s…

Following a challenge by ECOO members OSO and OPTIKSCHWEIZ, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht) has overturned the…

German Ophthalmic Opticians are now authorised to carry out sight tests for professional drivers. This recognises their skills, as well as providing…

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 Audiencia Nacional (Spanish National Court) dismissed in full a challenge by the Professional Association of Ophthalmologists of…

To improve patient safety and the tracking of medical devices, including contact lenses, the European Union is introducing the Unique Device…