The 5ᵗʰ World Congress of Optometry (WCO5) is two weeks away. Hosted by the World Council of Optometry (WCO) in collaboration with the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) during Optometry’s Meeting® 2025, June 25-28 in Minneapolis, USA, WCO5 will bring together optometric professionals from around the world for four days of education, collaboration, and networking.

This year’s World Congress is proudly supported by WCO’s 2025 World Congress Sponsors: EssilorLuxottica and HOYA Vision Care. Their commitment to advancing the profession and supporting global eye health helps power this unique international gathering.

“EssilorLuxottica is proud to once again support the 5th World Congress of Optometry,” said Olga Prenat, Head of Medical & Professional Affairs at EssilorLuxottica. “This continued collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing evidence-based clinical practice and supporting the vision care community with the latest scientific knowledge. Through our ongoing partnership with WCO—including efforts to raise awareness around presbyopia—we aim to equip practitioners with the tools needed to deliver better patient outcomes globally.”

“At HOYA Vision Care, our mission is to protect and preserve sight across every stage of life,” said Dr. May Zhang, HOYA Vision Care Global Head of Professional Affairs. “Our sponsorship of WCO5 and partnership with WCO reflect our dedication to clinical excellence, scientific collaboration, and education. We are proud to support the profession with innovative, evidence-based solutions* that address the growing burden of myopia worldwide.”

Disclaimer: *MiYOSMART spectacle lenses have not been approved for myopia management in all countries, including the United States, and are not currently available for sale in all countries.

Event Highlights

300+ Hours of Continuing Education

This joint meeting will offer 300+ hours of cutting-edge continuing education and professional development across 200+ courses. Most lectures are accredited for COPE and/or CPD points. Course highlights include Retinal Disease Innovations, AI in Eye Care, Optic Nerve Imaging, Optometry’s Role in Global Eye Care Delivery, Visual Field Mastery, and more.

World Council of Optometry In-Person Poster Session

On June 26-27, explore research and clinical experiences from WCO’s six geographic regions across the globe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and learn from the brightest minds in the field.

Networking & Leadership Development

This event will not only offer extensive professional development but also foster invaluable networking opportunities. Optometrists, optometry students, and other eye health professionals will have the chance to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships to help advance the profession on a global scale.

Educators’ Forum & Accreditation Panel

On June 27, delve into the WCO Competency Framework for Optometry and explore how university programs can adapt curricula to meet international eye care needs at the WCO Educators’ Forum, held in partnership with the Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry (ASCO). The forum will be followed by an Accreditation Panel, where representatives from National Accreditation Councils around the globe explore challenges, best practices, and self-evaluation strategies in the absence of independent, formal accreditation processes.

With the support of industry leaders and a shared vision for accessible, high-quality eye care worldwide, Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry (WCO5) promises to be a rewarding opportunity to engage, learn, and collaborate across the global optometric community.

Learn more at https://www.optometrysmeeting.org/wco5/5th-world-congress-of-optometry.

Click HERE for the press release.

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