International Council of Ophthalmology
Strategic Goals
Enhancing Education
The ICO helps ophthalmologists to enhance their skills and clinical knowledge in order to provide high-quality eye care in every country in the world.
Advancing Eye Health
The ICO advocates to decision makers for increased resources for eye care and collaborates with organizations to advance the eye health of all people.
Empowering Societies and Leaders
The ICO provides ophthalmologic societies and leaders with the resources and skills to effectively lead, communicate, and advocate.
ICO Featured News
Prof. Fernando Arevalo from Baltimore, USA is the recipient of the 2026 ICO Gonin Medal.
Professor Namrata Sharma from New Delhi, India is the recipient of the 2026 ICO International Duke Elder Medal.
Professor Julián García-Feijóo from Madrid, Spain is the recipient of the 2026 ICO G.O.H. Naumann Award for Leadership in Global Eye Care.
Professor Hans E. Grossniklaus from Atlanta, USA is the recipient of the 2026 ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award.
