In June 2025, WCO will host the 5ᵗʰ World Congress of Optometry (#WCO5) in Minneapolis, USA in collaboration with the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) during Optometry’s Meeting® 2025. View the 2025 Conference Preview: https://ow.ly/qVME50UtEYA. Learn more & view the Visa Letter Request Form at https://lnkd.in/gaKZZDU.
World Council Of Optometry
Non-profit Organizations
St. Louis, MO 27,899 followers
The Global Voice of Optometry
About us
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) collectively represents over 200,000 optometrists in almost 60 countries through over 200 affiliate, associate, corporate and individual memberships across six world regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, Latin America and North America. The WCO is the only optometric body in official relations with the World Health Organization. Celebrating its 90-year anniversary in 2017, the WCO’s vision is of a world where optometry makes high quality eye health and vision care accessible to all people. Our mission is to promote eye health and vision care as a human right. This is achieved through advocacy, education, policy development and humanitarian outreach and is intended to facilitate the development of optometry and optometrists around the world.
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http://www.worldoptometry.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, MO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1927
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243 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141, US
Employees at World Council Of Optometry
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Jagrut Lallu
MSc (Specialty Contact Lenses) Myopia Management
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Sidsel R. Bockhahn-Tylecote
Founder of FAY&MAMIE an ecommerce business selling lifestyle DIY kits using not-so-traditional craft kits • Add a personal touch to your home and…
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Rizwana Hussaindeen
Program Director/Associate Professor of Optometry/ Life Coach
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Sandra Block
Professor Emeritus
Updates
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“We celebrate this enormous achievement for the Navigator, which demonstrates the impact the Navigator is having all over the world,” - WCO President Dr. Sandra Block Eye care professionals in 126 countries are now using the WCO CooperVision #MyopiaManagement Navigator: https://lnkd.in/d4U3m9gv. View the news release below. #MMNavigator #Myopia
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World Council Of Optometry and Alcon Launch Additional Video Tools for Dry Eye Wheel
World Council of Optometry and Alcon Launch Additional Video Tools for Dry Eye Wheel
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Want to make myopia management a breeze? The WCO Myopia Management Navigator is here to guide you! Join Prof. Nicola Logan, Dr. Jagrut Lallu, and Dr. Síofra Harrington PhD as they break down this essential guide for predicting, measuring, and managing myopia with confidence. From new tech to real-world tips, the Navigator is all about giving eye care professionals the support they need to turn evidence into action. Dive into https://lnkd.in/gGkmxPuG for more information! World Council Of Optometry #WCO #myopia #MMNavigator #MediaMICE
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Strong health systems based on primary health care are key to reducing inequities and removing barriers to health services. Increased access to eyecare not only leads to improved health outcomes for patients but improved social, financial, employment, and educational outcomes as well. When populations are healthy, economies thrive! This Universal Health Coverage Day, we call on leaders to strengthen health systems to ensure everyone has access to equitable, affordable healthcare. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2ZZ56T.
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How can we slow down the progression of #myopia in children? In the video below, three of the WCO CooperVision Myopia Management ambassadors discuss lifestyle factors for mitigation, such as limiting near work and screen time. Use the #MMNavigator to discover more evidence-based resources for tackling myopia at myopianavigator.info.
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Join us for the final session in the “Presbyopia and Aging Eye” series: Management. This session explores personalized vision correction options tailored to unique visual and lifestyle needs, with a focus on effective communication throughout the patient journey. We’ll also discuss the latest innovations addressing unmet needs in presbyopia management, now and for the future. Sign up now to one of the three available sessions on December 6th to start your learning journey: https://bit.ly/41pzZRf.
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World Council Of Optometry reposted this
Join us for the final session in the “Presbyopia and Aging Eye” series: Management. This session explores personalized vision correction options tailored to unique visual and lifestyle needs, with a focus on effective communication throughout the patient journey. We’ll also discuss the latest innovations addressing unmet needs in presbyopia management, now and for the future. Sign up now to one of the three available sessions on December 6th to start your learning journey: https://bit.ly/41pzZRf #scienceforanewvision
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Happy International Volunteer Day! WCO would like to thank all our volunteers for their time and talents as we advance and promote optometry and work toward our vision of accessible eye health and vision care for everyone. Together, we help move optometry forward! #InternationalVolunteerDay #optometry
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The “Presbyopia and Aging Eye” live series, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, continues tomorrow with Session 2: Measurement. Register now to explore lifestyle-linked visual needs and how to accurately measure presbyopia’s impact: https://ow.ly/XkIp50Ulbc1.
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