Why Optometry?
VCA-Lebanon Why Optometry? Why Optometry? was produced by the World Council of Optometry (WCO) and provides the case for delivering high quality, advanced and equitable eye health and vision care for patients worldwide.
World Council of Optometry
WCO’s Concept of Optometry
VCA-Lebanon WCO’s Concept of Optometry Definition of Optometry and Optometrist
Optometrist Code of Conduct
VCA-Lebanon Optometrist Code of Conduct It is your duty as an optometrist to
WCO Strategic Plan
VCA-Lebanon WCO Strategic Plan To promote eye health and vision care globally as a human right and advancing optometry’s role in achieving this goal through advocacy, education, and collaboration
WCO Competency Framework for Optometry
VCA-Lebanon WCO Competency Framework for Optometry Developed by the WCO Education Committee, this document highlights the competencies required for optometry to participate most effectively in the international eye care agenda.
Myopia Resolution
VCA-Lebanon Myopia Resolution In April 2021, WCO’s Board of Directors unanimously passed WCO’s Resolution for the Standard of Care for Myopia Management by Optometrists.
Diabetes and Eye Health
VCA-Lebanon Diabetes and Eye Health Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health: A Global Compendium of Good Practice provides insight into innovative approaches to integrating eye health with diabetes management and control.
Presbyopia Resolution
VCA-Lebanon Presbyopia Resolution In April 2024, WCO introduced a resolution for a global standard of care for presbyopia: The Standard of Care for Presbyopia & The Aging Eye.
Position Paper: Stand Alone Refraction
VCA-Lebanon Position Paper: Stand Alone Refraction The Sight Test: Refraction and Examinations of the Eye for the Purpose of Detecting Injury, Disease or Abnormality: The Public Health Case
Position Paper: 2019 World Report on Vision
VCA-Lebanon Position Paper: 2019 World Report on Vision 2019 World Report on Vision Position Statement Optometry’s Role in Meeting Future Challenges