World Council of Optometry Installs Dr. Cindy Tromans as New President, Announces President-Elect for 2025-2027 Term

Published on October 2, 2025
ST. LOUIS—Following a ceremonial transfer of the presidential medal at the 5th World Congress of Optometry this past June in Minneapolis, Dr. Cindy Tromans of the United Kingdom was formally installed as president of the World Council of Optometry (WCO) during WCO’s 2025 Virtual General Assembly on Tuesday, September 30. The transition marks the conclusion of Dr. Tromans’ term as president-elect, a position she was elected to in July 2023, and the beginning of her leadership as WCO president.