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European competency profile This competence profile was written as the basis for the European Diploma for Orthoptists.It was created as part of an Erasmus+ subsidised project called EDORTH (Acronym for European Diploma for ORTHoptists). This competence profile has been validated using the Delphi method in 2019 by orthoptic associations who are members of the OCE (Orthoptistes de la […]

Orthoptic degree in Norway Our member organisation in Norway is trying to start an orthoptic degree.  The norwegian government is looking into starting some new degrees and we thought we would start a signature campaign to show how much Orthoptist are needed.  We would greatly appreciate it if you would sign the petition: https://www.petitions.net/stats.php?id=325479

Nystagmus Information, including the Nystagmus Information Packs (NIP) In 2017, we released the Nystagmus Information Pack, which is available for free download from the University of Sheffield website. The information pack was designed as a resource for patients and their families, as we were aware patient information on nystagmus was not always available. We are […]

Statement on Racisms Dear IOA and OCE Members, As inclusive, international association, the International Orthoptic Association (IOA) and the Orthoptic Council of Europe (OCE) have diverse memberships that reflect the communities we work in. Right now, people around the world are grieving, angry and mobilizing because systemic anti-Black racisms lives in the world and because […]