Educational Programs
Refocusing Ophthalmic Education
The ICO is working to engage the leaders of ophthalmologic societies and other ophthalmic educators in a process of rethinking and redefining how ophthalmology is taught. The goal is to develop more effective teaching programs and materials and, ultimately, to improve eye care around the world.
More about the ICO’s Refocusing Ophthalmic Education initiative (PDF – 354 KB)
Residency Education
The need for ophthalmologists with a high level of education and training is of critical importance to preserving and restoring vision. This is particularly important in developing countries where there are not… More »
Subspecialty Education
Ophthalmology has become so broad and has expanded so rapidly that it is nearly impossible to be on the cutting edge of every ophthalmic discipline. Subspecialty education is urgently needed to create… More »
Medical Student Education
The increasing age of the world population, high prevalence of common problems such as eye injury and red eye, and importance of vision in the information age support the need to expand ophthalmic medical student… More »
Allied Health Education
Training of allied ophthalmic personnel can make a major contribution to improving eye care around the world, particularly in developing countries where there is a shortage of ophthalmic specialists. More »
Continuing Medical Education
There is a critical need to help ophthalmologists maintain their competency and learn new skills, with the ultimate goal of preventing avoidable blindness and visual loss. More »
E-Learning
The development and availability of technology can revolutionize ophthalmic education, helping teachers and students connect efficiently and economically. More »
