WCO Committee Member applications are now open! WCO Members interested in participating in a WCO Standing Committee are encouraged to apply by July 22, 2024, 11:59 p.m. CST: https://lnkd.in/gHZdatzz. If you have questions regarding eligibility, please email us at enquiries@worldoptometry.org.
World Council Of Optometry
Non-profit Organizations
St. Louis, MO 26,052 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
External link for World Council Of Optometry
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, MO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1927
Locations
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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
Academician/ Vision Science Researcher/ Pediatric Optometrist/Life Coach
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Sandra Block
Professor Emeritus
Updates
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Are you in the process of integrating #MyopiaMangement and want to stay up to date on the latest evidence-based findings? Explore the new World Council of Optometry CooperVision® Myopia Management Navigator, an interactive resource guide on making myopia management a standard of care. Learn more here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g6MUp-Xp #MMNavigator #Myopia #Optometry
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World Council Of Optometry reposted this
July is #DryEyeAwarenessMonth and the perfect time to recognize the ongoing dry eye partnership between the World Council Of Optometry and Alcon. Check out the updated interactive Dry Eye Wheel and developed by Jennifer Craig Lyndon Jones James Wolffsohn and all the resources at https://lnkd.in/gaxfWVGQ Kristen Brotherson Jonathan Balch Christopher G. R. Harvey Brown Julie Thorn Megan Chittenden Carolina Kunnen Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO Dr. Chandra Mickles OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS Ryan Kelson Fayiz Mahgoub, OD Cheryl Donnelly Jonathon Bench
For two years, Alcon has partnered with World Council Of Optometry to specifically address the needs of patients who suffer from dry eye. As we recognize #DryEyeAwarenessMonth, Alcon is thrilled to share our continued partnership comes along with updated tools, including the newly expanded WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel and more accessible evidence-based resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaxfWVGQ #Alcon
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WCO congratulates Dr. Yazan Gammoh, Dr. Roger Jordan, and Dr. Priya Morjaria on being re-elected to serve as WCO Committee Chairs for 2024-2026! Thank you for your continued dedication to moving #optometry forward. . . . WCO Members interested in participating in a WCO Standing Committee are encouraged to apply by July 22, 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHZdatzz.
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The World Council Of Optometry congratulates Dr. Micaela Reis, Vice President of the Portuguese Association of Optometry Professionals (Associação de Profissionais Licenciados de Optometria, APLO) and 2023 graduate of WCO’s Advocacy and Leadership course (OPAL), for her recent award recognition as one of nine International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Young Systems Leader Award Winners for 2024! This award seeks to highlight early-career eye care professionals (ECPs) who demonstrate an “aptitude and motivation to drive a systems mindset through their work.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g56tZqeh.
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At the American Optometric Association annual 2024 Optometry’s Meeting, myopia expert Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate, spoke with Glance about the WCO CooperVision® Myopia Management Navigator & the significance this tool has for eyecare professionals in treating their #myopia patients. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gawmnhZt. #MyopiaManagement #MMNavigator | Eyes On Eyecare
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Greetings from Mexico City, Mexico! WCO President-Elect Dr. Cindy Tromans represented WCO at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Board Meeting held alongside the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE global conference event. WCO President Dr. Sandra Block also attended IAPB’s 2030 In Sight meeting. This initiative seeks to unite stakeholders across the eye health sector with the goal to end avoidable sight loss by 2030. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7b_NW8v. #2030InSight #Optometry
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World Council Of Optometry reposted this
Experience 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Online! We know not everyone can join us in person, so we’re bringing the event to you! Watch selected sessions via our free livestream. Plus, enjoy our pre-recorded international language sessions featuring in-depth panel discussions from the event. 📅 Tune in starting 26 June at 9am (CST). Register now via our event app: https://lnkd.in/d_TTb7wY #2030InSight
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This Firework Eye Safety Month, WCO reminds you that although fireworks can be exciting, they can also cause significant injuries if mishandled, especially to the eyes. Follow the safety tips below to keep your eyes safe while handling fireworks. ◆ Wear protective eyewear while handling fireworks. ◆ Do not touch unexploded fireworks. ◆ Keep a bucket of water nearby to pour on fireworks that fail to explode. ◆ Never light fireworks in a container. ◆ If an eye injury does occur, seek medical attention immediately.
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Alongside an engaging conference weekend at Optometry’s Meeting 2024, the WCO Board of Directors has had exciting and positive discussion during its meeting in Nashville, USA. Thank you to our Board Members for your continued dedication to furthering optometry worldwide. . . . Ameer Abou Adela | Roger Jordan | Patrick Mawila | Cindy Tromans | Sandra Block | Michele Ming | Priya Morjaria | Rajeev Prasad | Yazan Gammoh | Peter Hendicott | Michael Nelson
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