World Optometry Week 2026 – A Message from the WCO President

 World Optometry Week 2026 – A Message from the WCO President

Dear Colleagues,

 

As World Optometry Week 2026 comes to a close, I extend my sincere appreciation to the optometrists, educators, students, professional associations, and partners who joined the World Council of Optometry (WCO) in celebrating our profession and advancing our theme, “A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care.”

 

Across the globe, optometry leaders and organizations have used this week to highlight the importance of stronger, more integrated eye care systems. From community outreach to national policy discussions, these efforts reflect a shared commitment to expanding access to quality vision care and strengthening the role of optometry within health systems.

 

This year’s World Optometry Week demonstrated how collaboration and innovation can advance clinical care and professional education. On World Optometry Day, WCO and Alcon launched the Dry Eye Management Map, a new interactive tool designed to help clinicians quickly link dry eye causes with evidence-based treatment strategies.

 

View the Dry Eye Management Map

 

WCO also premiered a global on-demand lecture exploring optometry’s role in the rehabilitation of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), highlighting how visual assessment, clinical tools, optical strategies, and interdisciplinary teamwork can improve patient outcomes.

 

View the On-Demand Lecture

 

Yet in many countries, optometrists remain underutilized in national health strategies. The evidence is clear: meaningful progress in reducing avoidable blindness and vision impairment will not be achieved without fully integrating optometry into primary and secondary health care systems.

 

Last year, WCO reinforced this vision through the updated Why Optometry document, which provides policymakers and health leaders with a clear roadmap for integrating optometry into healthcare systems through strengthened education, legislation, and workforce development. Fully embedding optometry within people-centred eye care, supported by strong referral pathways, collaborative care models, and modern technologies, will be essential to expanding access and reducing avoidable vision loss worldwide.

 

In 2024, WCO released the WCO Competency Framework for Optometry, outlining the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for optometrists to contribute effectively to the global eye care agenda. Developed to advance the profession in line with the WHO Eye Care Competency Framework (ECCF), this framework responds directly to the urgent need for a stronger, well-prepared eye care workforce as reported in the 2019 World Report on Vision.

 

Building on WCO’s commitment to strengthening leadership and advocacy within the profession, WCO has also introduced OPAL Advanced Practice in Advocacy, a short online course for graduates of the Optometry Program for Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL). With applicants now selected, the 2026 pilot course will run from May 4–25, bringing together optometrists from around the world to deepen their skills in stakeholder engagement through sessions on NGO collaboration, advanced stakeholder management, grant writing, and more, along with brief participant presentations on current or past advocacy projects.

 

By collaborating across professions, sectors, and borders, we can build stronger systems of care and move closer to a future where no one is left behind because of preventable - vision loss. When fully integrated into health systems, optometry strengthens prevention, enables earlier diagnosis, and supports timely referral and treatment.   As we conclude World Optometry Week, I encourage optometrists and their representative organizations everywhere to continue this momentum. Engage with your governments. Partner with other health professionals. Advocate for policies that recognize optometry as an essential part of integrated eye care.   Together, we can ensure that eye care is accessible, equitable, affordable, and effective for all.   With very best wishes,

 

 

Dr. Cindy Tromans President, World Council of Optometry

世界眼科視光週- 第三篇 （會員篇）

 世界眼科視光週- 第三篇 （會員篇）

明達早餐會

光學會品牌產品發展早餐會暨 WCO 世界視光週活動

香港光學會於三⽉⼆⼗五⽇舉⾏「品牌產品發佈早餐會」，主題聚焦於 Optic-A 3D 漸進鏡⽚及護瞳樂兒控鏡⽚。活動在旺⾓雙⿂座咖啡館舉⾏，吸引眾多會員及業界⼈⼠參與。  

會上由專業視光師分享最新鏡⽚設計理念，並展示如何透過 3D 漸進技術提升配戴舒適度與視覺質素。同場亦介紹護瞳樂兒控鏡⽚的臨床應⽤與技術優勢，探討其在兒童近視控制上的市場前景。除了產品展示，現場更設有互動交流環節，讓會員在享⽤早餐的同時，深入了解最新光學科技。  

是次早餐會同時列入 WCO 世界視光週活動之⼀，藉此呼籲業界與公眾共同關注視覺健康，推廣專業配鏡與護眼理念。透過本地品牌的創新發展，香港光學會展現了專業責任與國際視野，並持續推動視光產業邁向更⾼⽔平。

世界眼科視光週 – 第二篇 (專業分享)

 世界眼科視光週 – 第二篇 (專業分享)

響應 2026 世界視光週 - 香港光學會獲邀參加在 22-3-2026 所舉辦的台灣國際視光研討會 為響應 2026 年世界視光週，台灣國際視光研討會日前盛大舉行，匯聚來自澳洲、英國、新加坡及香港等地的視光專家、學者與從業人員，共同探討視光領域的最新發展與臨床應用。本次研討會不僅展現了台灣在視光專業上的持續進步，也促進了國際間的學術交流與合作。 

來自各地的重量級講者齊聚一堂，分享國際間的前瞻觀點與實務經驗。大會特別邀請香港光學會會長鍾致力擔任主題演講嘉賓，以「高齡共病患者之整合性臨床處置」為題，分享寶貴的臨床經驗與專業見解。隨著全球人口高齡化趨勢加劇，許多高齡患者同時罹患多種慢性疾病，如何在視光照護中整合跨領域的臨床策略，成為當前的重要課題。從實證醫學出發，深入探討視光師在高齡共病患者評估、診斷與管理中的關鍵角色，並提出具體的整合性照護模式，獲得與會者熱烈迴響。 

各講師與主辦單位合照

問答環節

新北市驗光師公會理事長黃群宸先生頒發國際學術顧問聘書給香港光學會會長鍾致力

嘉賓合影： 馬偕醫學大學醫學院專任教授曾廣民（右一） 香港光學會會董任家榮（右二） 新北市驗光師公會理事長黃群宸（左三）香港光學會會長鍾致力（左二）

嘉賓合影: 香港光學會會董任家榮（左一） 新北市驗光師公會理事長黃群宸（左二）中華醫事科技大學副校長殷立德 （右二）香港光學會會長鍾致力（右一）

世界眼科視光週2026

為嚮應世界視光學協會 世界眼科視光週 香港光學會舉辦以下活動

嚮應WCO 世界眼科視光週2026  
視光師將繼續守護每位市⺠的眼睛健康為使命 將貫切世界眼視科視光協會的標語   「明眸天下：睛暉共築同⼼策」讓每位市⺠眼睛看得更清楚及更遠

 

World Optometry Day, held annually on March 23, 
celebrates optometry's vital role in global health while highlighting how optometrists worldwide are expanding access to eye care as a fundamental 

In response to WCO World Optometry Week 2026
Optometrists will continue to uphold their mission of safeguarding the eye health of every citizen. They will embody the slogan of the World Council of Optometry: 
A SHARED VISION: “COLLABORATION IN GLOBAL EYE CARE” 
Bright Eyes for All: Building Vision Together ensuring that every citizen can see more clearly and further into the future.
To support WCO Optometry Week, the Hong Kong Optometric Association has arranged the following activities 

 

 

視覺營養新視界：黃斑部健康管理的臨床實證 、藥食介入與評析

 

視覺營養新視界：黃斑部健康管理的臨床實證 、藥食介入與評析

Topic Name

【中】視覺營養新視界：黃斑部健康管理的臨床實證、藥食介入與評析

【英】Advancing Macular Health: Evidence-Based Vision Nutrition, Pharmaco-Nutritional Interventions, and Clinical Analysis

講師：黃群宸 Optometrist Taiwan

Abstract

【中文版】

本課程旨在從視光臨床視角出發，簡要介紹黃斑部健康與「視覺營養學」的整合概念。課程將解析現代生活對黃斑部帶來的挑戰，並從黃斑色素（Macular Pigment）出發，探討其對視覺品質與視網膜防護的基礎作用。講師將結合視光學與個人化營養專業（CNPN），引導學員了解從日常膳食到藥食補充的轉化邏輯，並針對 Omega-3、番紅花（Saffron）及花青素（Anthocyanins）提供基於實證的評析，協助釐清其應用價值。透過講師在長照機構與特殊族群照護中的案例分享，建立一套實用的黃斑部照護守則，幫助視光師更輕鬆地在門診實務中提供患者諮詢與管理建議。

【English Version】

This 40-minute session offers a concise overview of integrating "Vision Nutrition" into macular health management from an optometric perspective. We will examine the physiological demands on the macula in the modern era and the protective role of Macular Pigment in optimizing visual performance. Drawing on his dual expertise in optometry and personalized nutrition (CNPN), the speaker will guide participants through the principles of dietary and pharmaco-nutritional interventions. The lecture features an evidence-based analysis of Omega-3, Saffron, and Anthocyanins to clarify their clinical utility. Drawing from practical experience in long-term care and special-needs programs, the course aims to establish clear, actionable protocols to support optometrists in patient counseling and primary macular health management.

2/4/2026（星期四）7:00-8:00 p.m. 

Zoom系統平台

(CPD code: HKOA2502)(1 CPD)

(full attendance + ≥70% correct in MCQ)

費用豁免

截止日期：27-3-2026（23:55）