World Council of Optometry Installs New President and Announces President-Elect for 2025-2027 Term
Monday, October 6 2025 | 15 h 39 min | News
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has officially welcomed new leadership for the 2025-2027 term.
During the WCO’s 2025 Virtual General Assembly on September 30, Dr. Cindy Tromans (United Kingdom) was formally installed as President, following a ceremonial transfer of the presidential medal at the 5th World Congress of Optometry this past June. Dr. Tromans had previously served as President-Elect since July 2023.
In her remarks, Dr. Tromans underlined the importance of strengthening optometry’s global voice. “WCO is the global voice of optometry. And we don’t just say that—we need to act it,” she told General Assembly attendees. “We need to ensure that the potential of optometry is understood to provide sustainable, affordable, and equitable eye care.”
The Assembly also confirmed the election of Dr. Rajeev Prasad (India) as WCO President-Elect for the 2025-2027 term. Dr. Prasad, who has served on the WCO Board of Directors since 2021, pledged to advance eye health and foster collaboration. “Together, I’m sure that we will advance eye health, foster collaboration, and create a lasting global impact,” he said.
Currently, Dr. Prasad is Secretary General of the Indian Optometry Association (IOA), President of the Asia Pacific Council of Optometry (APCO), and a member of the WCO Public Health Committee.
The WCO also acknowledged outgoing leaders, including Prof. Peter Hendicott (Australia, WCO President 2021-2023), for his dedication and strategic insight. Dr. Sandra Block (United States, WCO President 2023-2025) will remain on the Board as Immediate Past President.
The WCO Board congratulated both Dr. Tromans and Dr. Prasad, emphasizing confidence in the organization’s continued growth under their leadership.
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