Refocusing Education
One of the primary goals and commitments of the ICO is to enhance ophthalmic education to improve eye care and contribute to preservation and restoration of vision around the world.
To fulfill this commitment, the ICO offers educational programs and initiatives to invigorate and support ophthalmic education, especially in developing countries.
ICO Examinations
Each year, the ICO offers examinations throughout the world to help ophthalmologists evaluate their knowledge in the basic science and clinical sciences related to ophthalmology. The ICO started to offer… More »
ICO Fellowships Program
The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowships Program was organized to help promising young ophthalmologists from developing countries improve their practical skills and broaden their… More »
Ophthalmic Educators
The ICO is committed to improving ophthalmic education by "teaching the teachers" – offering conferences, courses, curricula and online resources to anyone involved in ophthalmic education. More »
World Ophthalmology Congress® (WOC)
The World Ophthalmology Congress® of the International Council of Ophthalmology is the longest continuous international medical meeting, first held in 1857. More »
Regional Training Centers
To decrease avoidable visual impairment and blindness, the ICO and the ICOFoundation are working with other ophthalmic, public service and industry organizations to build ophthalmology training and eye care… More »
Educational Initiatives
Refocusing Ophthalmic Education More »
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… 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… 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… 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… 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 »
