{"id":27550,"date":"2026-06-01T09:34:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orthoptie.be\/?page_id=27550"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:35:35","slug":"world-orthoptic-day-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orthoptie.be\/nl\/world-orthoptic-day-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"World Orthoptic Day 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This year we celebrate World Orthoptic Day (WOD) on Monday, June 1st 2026. Following our tradition of celebrating this day with a picture contest, we kindly invite all members of the International Orthoptic Association (IOA) to submit their most creative entries. This year\u2019s theme is:<\/p>

\ud83c\udf40 EcoVision: Where Orthoptics Meets Environmental Care \ud83c\udf31<\/p>

\ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udf3cShow us how orthoptics can look sustainable \u2013 innovative ideas, eco\u2011friendly practices, and green thinking in vision care. As climate change continues to shape our world, sustainability reminds us to take responsibility for our environmental footprint and support long\u2011term planetary health. In orthoptics, this means recognizing our place within a broader healthcare system and contributing to a future where caring for people also includes caring for the planet.\u2600\ufe0f\ud83e\udeb4<\/p>


\ud83c\udf31We are excited to announce that Trusetal Verbandstoffwerk GmbH is our sponsor for this year\u2019s WOD Picture Challenge. They will be awarding a LEA-3D-Puzzle as first prize. The LEA-3D-Puzzle is designed for training and assessing normal infants as well as children and adults with hand motor difficulties. It also serves as a valuable tool in the neuropsychological evaluation of patients with brain injuries.\ud83c\udf3f<\/p>


The winner of this year\u2019s WOD Picture Challenge will be announced by 28th June 2026. All members in good standing are eligible to compete for the prize. Only one prize will be awarded and will be sent directly from Trusetal Verbandstoffwerk GmbH to the lucky winner.\ud83c\udfc6<\/p>


\ud83e\udd47How to enter the competition :<\/p>

\ud83d\udd3a\ud83d\udcf1Follow us on Instragram: @global_orthoptics<\/p>

\ud83d\udd3a\ud83d\udcf7Upload your photo on Instagram no later than Sunday the 7th of June 23:00 CEST<\/p>

\ud83d\udd3a\ud83d\udc40Tag us in your picture<\/p>

\ud83d\udd3a#\ufe0f\u20e3Use the hashtags #WOD26 and #internationalorthopticassociation<\/p>

\ud83d\udd3a\ud83d\udedcAlternatively, you can post your picture in the IOA group on LinkedIn<\/p>

\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0fSubmissions on Facebook and via e-mail will not be considered\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>

\ud83d\udd3a\ud83d\udd04Download the WOD2026 logo here<\/p>

\ud83d\udd3a\ud83d\udcda\ud83d\udcd6Please, read up here WOD26_Rights Use Authorship on the Rights of Use and Authorship before sending in your pictures.<\/p>


Good luck! \ud83c\udf40<\/p>


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