Would you like to help shape the work of WCO? If you would, then nominate yourself to join one of our Standing Committees for a two year term.
The committees looking for new members are:
- the Education Committee
- the Legislation, Registration and Standards (LRS) Committee
- the Public Health Committee.
View current committee members here.
How to apply
If you would like to apply to join one of these Standing Committees, please complete the nomination form by 21 March 2013 and return to enquiries@worldoptometry.org.
When applying, please refer to the role description and committee terms of reference.
Nomination form (Word, 88kb)
Role description (PDF, 153kb)
Education Committee terms of reference (PDF, 166kb)
LRS Committee
terms of reference (PDF, 167kb)
Public Health Committee terms of reference (PDF, 241kb)
The Hard Places: Documentary to profile Dr Tom Little
We have pledged our support for a documentary film called The Hard Places which will profile the powerful life story of humanitarian and optometrist Dr Tom Little.
Watch The Hard Places trailer
Dr Little worked in Afghanistan for the International Assistance Mission (IAM), an organisation that provides nearly 90% of all eye-care in the country.
In July 2010 Dr Little was killed while leading a humanitarian health mission in the country's Nuristan province.
Dr Little was posthumously awarded the International Optometrist of the Year award in 2010 by WCO for his outstanding commitment and contribution to the profession and the community.
Keynote speakers announced for Malaga 2013
The European Academy of Optometry and Optics has announced international eye and vision care experts Professor Brien Holden and Dr Eef Van Der Worp as keynote speakers for their annual conference at Malaga 2013.
Professor Brien Holden, from Australia, will discuss how technology can help eye health professionals to meet the varied eye care needs of different developing and developed countries.
Dr Eef van der Worp, the Netherlands, will speak about large diameter contact lenses and will cover many of the issues around the use of such lenses, giving delegates information that will help them to prescribe these lenses safely.
Registration is open
WCO at Malaga 2013
Don't forget that our General Delegates' Meeting is also part of Malaga 2013. There is a range of ticket options available; you can choose to attend the GDM only, or buy a ticket that also includes entry to the Academy's conference and the European Council of Optometry and Optics' General Assembly.
View the ticket options
New member listings on the WCO website
We have changed the layout of the member directory on our website to make it easier to find WCO member organisations in your region.
Use the links below to view our members:
Jill & George Mertz Fellowship
The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) is inviting applications for the Jill & George Mertz Fellowship programme.
A $30,000 fellowship will be given to support an optometrist to travel to another institution to conduct a period of study. Applicants must be a US or Canadian citizen (or permanent resident).
Deadline: 22 February 2013.
More about the Fellowship
VOSH/International Annual Meeting
If you were not able to attend the VOSH/International Annual Meeting in October 2012, you catch up on the highlights by watching a video of the event.
Watch the video
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