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At the ECOO General Assembly, held Sunday 13 October 2024, in Hamburg, Germany, Gabriëlle Janssen (The Netherlands) took over the Presidency of ECOO…

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…

In our latest guest article, Pia Mäkelä and Satu Autio of Metropolia University of Applied Science, describe the process they went through for the…

ECOO President Elect, Gabrielle Janssen, was delighted to attend the graduation ceremony for optometry students at the University of Applied…

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…

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…

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…

In advance of hosting the ECOO autumn meetings and General Assembly in Hamburg this October, Dr Jan Wetzel of ECOO’s German member Zentralverband…

Switzerland is the second country after Austria to cover myopia management in basic health insurance. From 1 July 2024, patients up to the age of 21…

After over 25 years of work, the profession of optometrist is finally becoming a regulated medical profession in Poland and as a result is becoming…