The 5th World Congress of Optometry will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Centre in Minneapolis, Minnesota from 25-28 June 2025.
The Congress will be a collaboration between the World Council of Optometry (WCO), the American Optometric Association (AOA) and American Optometric Student Association (AOSA). Its timing will coincide with the 128th Annual AOA Congress and 57th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry Meeting.
Recognising AOA as “a great leader” and “a strong advocate for optometry in the United States”, Dr Sandra Block, WCO President said, “WCO has learned a great deal from their leadership over the years. As WCO focusses on advocacy on the global level, we take the knowledge and lessons learned to build optometry beyond the borders of North America. We look forward to working together with AOA and AOSA to make the 5th World Congress of Optometry one that will deliver great insight and education to help strengthen the profession globally.”
attendees can expect a convergence of global perspectives and innovative solutions aimed at realising the World Council of Optometry’s vision of universal access to high-quality eye health and vision care
Global Perspectives And Innovative Solutions
At the 5th World Congress of Optometry, attendees can expect a convergence of global perspectives and innovative solutions aimed at realising the World Council of Optometry’s vision of universal access to high-quality eye health and vision care. With a mission to advance optometry worldwide and champion eye health as a fundamental human right, this partnership will enhance the American Optometric Association’s Optometry’s Meeting with unique experiences. From thought-provoking presentations to interactive workshops and networking opportunities, participants will engage with leading experts in the field and explore cutting-edge advancements in optometric practice. Through advocacy, education, policy development, and humanitarian outreach, the Congress and Optometry’s Meeting will empower optometrists to play a pivotal role in promoting eye health and vision care for all, fostering a world where everyone can enjoy the benefits of visual health.
“This precedent-setting connection of Optometry’s Meeting with WCO’s World Congress provides us with a unique opportunity to highlight the great collaboration and synergies we have as organisations and as a global optometric community,” said AOA President Ronald L. Benner. “We look forward to spotlighting and advancing the world of opportunities we have ahead of us as essential and valued eye health care providers.”
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