And the ECOO autumn meetings are underway...

Following elections at our General Assembly in Malta on Sunday 15 November, Dr Matjaž Mihelčič succeeded Dr Cindy Tromans as ECOO President and Gabriëlle Janssen, joined the Executive Committee as President Elect.

You can now read ECOO's latest position paper, Myopia Management: a comprehensive approach, which considers the main components of the World Council of Optometry 2021 resolution on myopia management standard of care and makes recommendations with respect to each. ecoo.info/wp-content/upl…

Next week we are celebrating the life and career of Karen Sparrow at a special event in London. We will share memories, reflect on her legacy and hear about two exciting new initiatives to provide a lasting tribute to her incredible achievements. /1

Setting up for Optomeyry Ireland AGM, Exhibition & Study Day

#CPD in full swing at tje Optomeyry Ireland AGM #ikey

Congratulations to new Optometry Ireland President Tania Constable with Past-President John Weldon

Thank you Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH for sending me a copy of your book. As a board certified ophthalmologist, I already know all this stuff, but I appreciate the sentiment nonetheless!

On March 14, WCO's "Dry Eye Spotlight: Management" webinar explores the importance of being clear & methodical with different approaches available to manage #DryEye disease. Register Today: bit.ly/DryEyeManageme…. #Optometry #DryEye #DryEyeDisease #Alcon

NEWSTALK NEWS: Optometrists can get public seen quicker for eye-care – and improve health outcomes newstalk.com/news/waiting-l…

OPTICIAN – New Optometry Ireland president looks forward opticianonline.net/news/new-optom…

Important discussion at the next EAOO Academy Hour on the future of optometric education, moderated by ECOO Executive member Julie-anne Little

Great to see student turn-out at the inaugural ‘Student Optical Fair’, hosted by TU Dublin and the National Optometry Centre at Grangegorman. The event was ‘eye-opener’ for students, on innovations in our industry and insight into future careers.

Today is 'World Sight Day' – Optometry Ireland encourages good eye health in the workplace. Read OI's news release here: optometryireland.ie/cms/optometris…

#LoveYourEyes Shout out to all the #Optometrists working to eradicate preventable blindness (1.1 billion). Calling on Dr Colm Henry, CCO HSE Ireland @DonnellyStephen HSE Ireland to listen to Optometry Ireland on World Sight Day. Preventable sight loss costs the state in both lost opportunities and money.

Optometry Ireland is looking for an Optometric Advisor to join the office team. Part time hybrid role (20 hours per week). Forward a CV to [email protected] no later than close of business on the 1st of October 2024. Radharc Journal

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for #Optometry Ireland's, The Tom Keane Award. #WINNER to be announced at the OI AGM on Sunday the 10th of November. #optometrists #eyes

Dublin City FM – listen to Chair of Optometry Ireland Communications Committee Liz Grennan speak about the importance of 'keeping an eye' on children eye health at back to school time. mixcloud.com/1032DublinCity… Radharc Journal

CHILDREN'S EYECARE – Listen back to Liz Grennan of Optometry Ireland on Life FM. soundcloud.com/on-the-level-1… Radharc Journal

@irishtimes reports on need for Govt. to address Optometrists' fees for public eyecare schemes irishtimes.com/health/2025/03… Radharc Journal Department of Health