World Council to meet in Malaysia

The World Council of Optometry's biennial general delegates meeting will take place in Melaka, Malaysia from June 5-6 2009, and will be hosted by the Association of Malaysian Optometrists.

The event will bring together optometric leaders from the WCO's 75 member organisations in 40 countries from around the world.

The meeting features a joint optometric conference where local and international delegates can learn from each other through presentations and panel discussions. The programme will focus on public health issues for optometrists, challenges facing optometric education and global scope of practice.

Delegates attending the meeting will also have the opportunity to attend optional excursion programmes and social events, including a Gala Dinner.