World Orthoptic Day

A Global Celebration of the Orthoptic Profession

About World Orthoptic Day

World Orthoptic Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday in June. It serves as a powerful platform for orthoptists worldwide to:

Showcase the vital role orthoptists play in global eye health.
Raise the profile of the orthoptic profession within healthcare and the general public.
Advocate for the profession and its patients by engaging with governments and policy makers.

This special day symbolizes the unity and solidarity of the international orthoptic community and highlights the work orthoptists do to improve the lives of patients and contribute to the ophthalmic care sector.

How to Get Involved

World Orthoptic Day offers opportunities for all orthoptists—whether working in hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, or as students—to promote the profession and engage their communities. Here are some ideas to mark the day:

Organize a vision screening program in public spaces like shopping centers or hospitals.
Host seminars or talks for teachers, healthcare professionals, or the public to raise awareness about orthoptics.
Set up an information booth showcasing what orthoptists do, along with ready-to-print flyers and posters.
Hold an open house at your clinic or hospital to demonstrate the work of orthoptists.
Launch an email or social media campaign to share success stories, facts about orthoptics, and patient testimonials.
Celebrate colleagues’ achievements with a clinic party or honor a mentor for their contributions.
Create a YouTube video about your activities and share it on social media.

Maximize Your Impact with Social Media

Social media is an effective way to amplify World Orthoptic Day’s reach. The IOA encourages all members to actively engage and share content across platforms to showcase global celebrations:

Instagram: Share photos and videos of your WOD activities. Tag @global_orthoptics and use hashtags like #WorldOrthopticDay to engage with the global community.
Twitter: Follow @followIOA and use trending hashtags to promote WOD activities. Encourage your colleagues and friends to join in.
TikTok: Share creative and engaging short videos showcasing your World Orthoptic Day activities, using hashtags like #WorldOrthopticDay to reach a wider audience.
Facebook: Share photos, updates, and stories. Follow the IOA on Facebook for campaign-ready posts to add to your wall.
LinkedIn: Share professional achievements and updates that highlight the importance of orthoptics.
YouTube: Upload videos showcasing your celebrations and notify the IOA to feature them.

By participating and sharing, we can create a worldwide conversation about the importance of orthoptics and its role in vision care.

Plan Your World Orthoptic Day Event

To make your activities successful, follow these steps:

What? Define your goal: Do you want to raise awareness, engage professionals, or educate the public?
Who? Identify your audience: General public, healthcare professionals, students, or policymakers?
How? Decide the format: Public screenings, seminars, media campaigns, or community events?
Where? Select the location: Clinics, hospitals, public spaces, or multiple smaller venues.

Allocate roles within a team, prepare a publicity plan, and engage local media for coverage.

How to Contribute

The IOA welcomes contributions and ideas to help celebrate World Orthoptic Day. Whether you want to share your activities, ask for support, or collaborate on events, please reach out to:

📧 Email: norway@internationalorthoptics.org

Let’s come together to celebrate the achievements of orthoptists, raise awareness, and make a difference globally on World Orthoptic Day!