European Council of Optometry and Optics
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2021 | Astrid Dentler Cabinet member | - Green Paper on Ageing - Eye health in an ageing population | — |
| 07 May 2021 | Astrid Dentler Cabinet member | - Green Paper on Ageing - Eye health in an ageing population | SRC |
Mission & Goals
ECOO's vision is to improve vision and eye health by providing high-quality, cost-effective optometric and optical services across Europe. ECOO's mission is: to improve eye health and vision for all and eliminate avoidable blindness and visual impairment in Europe; to create a harmonised professional and educational system for optometry and optics based on the European Diploma in Optometry and the European Qualifications in Optics; to develop the scope of practice for optometrists and opticians to the degree that the same high standards apply and are mutually recognised in all European countries.
EU Legislative Interests
Recognition of Professional Qualifications Proportionality Test Directive European Qualifications Framework Medical Devices Regulation Driving Licence Directive E-Health & digital Sustainability (Green Deal, PFAS) VAT legislation Standardisation
Communication Activities
A manifesto for Eye Health and Vision: https://ecoo.info/2024/02/a-manifesto-for-eye-health-and-vision/ ECOO calls for the EU to expand the scope of the eIFU Regulation https://ecoo.info/2024/02/ecoo-calls-for-the-eu-to-expand-the-scope-of-the-eifu-regulation/
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Member of the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) Affiliate member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA)
Organisation Members
http://www.ecoo.info/about-ecoo/members/