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.

Our Global Impact

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Ophthalmologists around the globe are working to provide vital sight-saving services

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Ophthalmologists have taken ICO Examinations at our 137 exam centers around the world.

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ICO Fellowships provided to promising young ophthalmologists from low-resource countries.

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Resident program directors have been a part of the ICO’s Resident Program Director courses.

Learn More About the ICO

The International Council of Ophthalmology represents and serves 182 national and subspecialty Member societies from around the globe. It works to enhance ophthalmic education, advance eye health,  empower societies and leaders, and improve access to the highest quality eye care in order to preserve and restore vision for the people of the world.

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ICO-ECF Six-Month Fellowships for Diagnosis and Therapy of Retinoblastoma

The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and Eye Cancer Foundation (ECF) six-month training opportunity is available for young ophthalmologists from low-resource countries who wish to gain a deeper insight into retinoblastoma diagnosis and treatment. Fellows are expected to bring the acquired knowledge and skills back to their home country and take part in programs to preserve and restore vision. Award: US$ 8000 to help cover living expenses and return travel. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. For more information, reach out to icofellowship@icoph.org.

Requirements:

  • Residency training must be completed before applying for the fellowship.
  • Specialist exam in ophthalmology must be successfully passed.
  • Applicants are permanently based and work in one of the ICO fellowship eligible countries. Additionally, in the country there needs to be documented limited opportunities to gain advanced knowledge in retinoblastoma diagnosis and treatment and there is a recognized need for expanding services in this area of ophthalmology care.
  • Applicant must return to home country after the training, resume previous positions, and apply the knowledge gained during the fellowship.
  • Applicant must be reasonably fluent in the language of the fellowship training center.
  • The ICO recommends that candidates pass one or more ICO Examinations. This is considered in the assessment of applications.
  • Applicants from countries with ophthalmology societies that are an ICO Member Society will receive special consideration.
ICO Mark Tso Golden Apple Award
for the Middle East - Africa Region

Prof.  Amel Meddeb Ouertani (left) and
Dr. Ivo Kocur, ICO Chief Executive Officer (right).

The ICO represents the global ophthalmology community. It is dedicated to connecting the world’s ophthalmologists to preserve and restore vision. Our priorities are to engage member societies, integrate education, and advance advocacy efforts.
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