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  ECOO Blue Book 2008

ECOO is the European Council of Optometry and Optics. Its member
organisations are the national bodies representing optometrists,
opticians and optical companies in 27 countries. As such, they are
recognised as bona fide interlocutors by the national authorities of the
countries concerned. ECOO is recognised by the institutions of the
European Union.

The current version of ECOO’s Blue Book is a ‘snap shot’ (or
overview) of the profession of optometry and optics in Europe in 2008.
It is based on the information provided by ECOO’s member
organisations of 24 countries. (Three countries did not respond.)

The purpose of the Blue Book is to illustrate the field of activities of the
profession of optometry and optics and its growing importance in
public health in Europe. Whereas the profession has its origins in the
handicraft sector, it is increasingly becoming a health care profession,
independent, well trained and working in collaboration with other
health care professions.