World Council of Optometry

10/12/2026

The WCO and Alcon dry eye initiative’s free digital learning tools for eye care providers are now available in 10 different languages. Both the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel and the Dry Eye Management Map are now available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Hungarian, Dutch, Bahasa, Ukrainian and Czech.

Learn more: https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/news-release-world-council-of-optometry-and-alcon-dry-eye-web-tools-now-available-in-10-languages/.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Happy World Sight Day from WCO!

Each year, World Sight Day shines a light on the need for accessible, equitable eye care for all.

Hear from WCO President Dr. Cindy Tromans on the vital role optometry plays in advancing eye health and expanding access to care: https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/statement-from-the-wco-president-world-sight-day-2026/. |

09/30/2026

Registration is Open for / !
Join us for the 6th World Congress of Optometry (WCO6) & 11th Conference of Saudi Optometry (SSO2027) April 2-4, 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

We look forward to welcoming the global community to Riyadh in 2027!

🔗 Learn more: https://sso.org.sa/en/sso2027-wco6/.

09/28/2026

Many sports-related eye injuries can be prevented with the right protective eyewear.

This September, Sports Eye Safety Month is a reminder that eye protection belongs in every athlete's kit, from weekend players to professional competitors.

Play it safe. Protect your eyes.

09/14/2026

The WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel has been updated to reflect the latest recommendations from the TFOS DEWS III report.

Available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Arabic, the updated wheel incorporates dry eye etiological drivers, the OSDI-6 symptom questionnaire, and updated management options to support evidence-based dry eye care.

Learn more: https://dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/interactive-dry-eye-wheel/. |