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The aim of the IOA is to promote the science of orthoptics worldwide, to provide information and support to national bodies and individual orthoptists.

The IOA envisions itself as the global advocate for orthoptic learning, research and professional excellence. Organizational Aims / Objectives

IOA objectives are:

to promote the science of orthoptics, the publication of related scientific material and an internationally accepted terminology for use by orthoptists
to provide information and assistance to national authorities and individuals in o

rder to initiate and develop the practice of the science of orthoptics throughout the world
to promote high standards of training and practice in orthoptics
to organise international congresses for orthoptists and others concerned with the practice of orthoptics and for the generation of knowledge of the science of orthoptics

IOA aims are:

to provide a service to the patient by encouraging a high standard of practice in orthoptics
to encourage high standards in the training of orthoptists
to foster the science of orthoptics
to encourage and maintain an internationally acceptable terminology
to provide information and assistance to national organisations as well as to individuals so that orthoptic services may be initiated and developed throughout the world
to organise at regular intervals Orthoptic Congresses

23/01/2026

03/07/2025

And here are the winners of this year’s «WORLDORTHOPTIC DAY 2025 LANG STEREOTEST PICTURE CHALLENGE»
This is the 1st place picture by Erica Chiambretto and Mariacostanza D’addabbo from Italy.

02/07/2025

It’s time to announce the winners of this year’s «WORLDORTHOPTIC DAY 2025 LANG STEREOTEST PICTURE CHALLENGE»
If you’ve been at the congress in Brisbane and have visited the IOA corner you already know our winners for the 1st and 2nd prize.
Here is the 2nd place picture. The 2nd prize winner is Amanda Pfeifer from the USA.

24/06/2025

The Zoran Georgievski Education Forum and the Research Forum on Thursday, 26th of June, mark the start of the IOA congress in Brisbane from the 27th to the 29th of June.
Last week, our IOA orthoptists were in Istanbul, Turkey. They presented at the joint ESA-TOA-AAPOS meeting at the ESA Orthoptic Course: Tips and Tricks in Difficult Cases.
Have you seen those fantastic speakers present? Will you join us in Brisbane?

20/06/2025

7 days to the IOA Congress!! Joel is sharing a sneak peek at what to get excited for 🤩

16/06/2025

We are pleased to share that the next Global SPECS Network all-member meeting will be open to all IOA members.

This virtual meeting will take place on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, with two identical sessions scheduled to accommodate all time zones:

Session 1: 09:00 AM CEST
Session 2: 15:00 PM CEST
Agenda Highlights:

Presentation of the new estimates on effective coverage of refractive error.
Introduction of new tools launched at the recent World Health Assembly side event.
🗂️ Who should attend?
All staff and members of Global SPECS member organizations are welcome, feel free to share the registration link with your colleagues and networks.

🔗 How to join:
Advance registration is required. Please register for the session that best fits your schedule:

Session 1: 9 am CEST
https://who.zoom.us/meeting/register/kRU5RldKTmmOM7FVhKNFgg #/registration
Session 2: 3 pm CEST
https://who.zoom.us/meeting/register/VDLNcq3uTduj7Jv7CCVwlQ #/registration

02/06/2025

Happy
Have you participated in the “World Orthoptic Day 2025 Lang Stereotest picture challenge”?
Lang Stereotest

29/05/2025

Join Us for a Magical Night at the IOA Congress 2025!
📅 Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025
📍 Venue: Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane

✨What to Expect✨
🍽️ Decadent three-course dinner featuring seasonal Australian produce
🍷 Premium beverage package with local wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic favourites
🎶 Live entertainment, warm company, and stellar views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge

Don't miss out on this enchanting evening of connection and celebration. Have you bought your ticket yet?

26/05/2025

Shout out to Vision Eye Institute, our Platinum Sponsor for the International Orthoptic Congress! ☀️
Your leadership in eye care and dedication to the orthoptic profession continue to shape the future of eye health. We’re proud to partner with an organisation that champions innovation, excellence, and the incredible work of orthoptists every day 🤩

22/05/2025

19/05/2025

Meet out sponsor for the meet Lang Stereotest
The simple, spectacle-free, and reliable random dot tests have great potential for amblyopia screening globally. Recent studies and meta-analyses point to continuing gaps in early detection that need to be closed. In many studies on the cost-effectiveness of vision screening stereopsis testing isn’t yet included at all.

09/05/2025

A message from IOA President JR Polling!

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Singapore

Website

http://www.internationalorthoptics.org/

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