Is the future really digital?
Understanding the growing role of technology and e-health in eye care is an important strand of ECOO’s work. It has been the subject of workshops…
ECOO to align to WCO Eye Care Competency Framework
ECOO has today, 5 November 2024, published a position paper that considers the impact the new World Council of Optometry (WCO) Competency Framework…
GABRIËLLE JANSSEN IS NEW PRESIDENT OF ECOO
At the ECOO General Assembly, held Sunday 13 October 2024, in Hamburg, Germany, Gabriëlle Janssen (The Netherlands) took over the Presidency of ECOO…
Love your children’s eyes this World Sight Day
World Sight Day today, Thursday 10 October 10 2024, focuses the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in young people and inspiring…
The process of accreditation: the experience of Metropolia University
In our latest guest article, Pia Mäkelä and Satu Autio of Metropolia University of Applied Science, describe the process they went through for the…
Utrecht students awarded the European Diploma in Optometry
ECOO President Elect, Gabrielle Janssen, was delighted to attend the graduation ceremony for optometry students at the University of Applied…
Autumn: a time for reflection and renewal
As he comes towards the end of his term of office, ECOO President Dr Matjaž Mihelčič reflects in our latest article on some of the highlights for…
If you want a bright future, shape it!
Developing optometry in your country is a strategic decision and must be planned. It’s not just a “let’s try it” because other universities are…
In memory of Manfred Müller, first president of ECOO
It is with deep sadness that the European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO) has learned of the passing of our esteemed colleague and former…
Optometry and optics in Germany
In advance of hosting the ECOO autumn meetings and General Assembly in Hamburg this October, Dr Jan Wetzel of ECOO’s German member Zentralverband…