Setting the standard for professional excellence across Europe.
What we do?
Develop professional certification & training standards
Foster innovation while maintaining safety and professionalism
Set practitioner standards
Provide ethical guidelines & practitioner support
Connect patients with verified specialists
Host international seminars, conferences & workshops
Partner with health authorities & global institutions such as WHO and ISO
We work with Ministries of Health to protect our certified members from unethical competition
Committees & Governance
EFOA is led by expert committees that shape the direction, standards, and future of the profession.
Education & Certification Committee
We do not just train professionals we shape future leaders. This committee builds cutting-edge training, defines who gets certified, and sets the bar high for those who want to stay there.
Excellence should not be optional, it’s the baseline.
Ethics & Standards Committee
We set the ethical and clinical standards that protect patients and define what it means to practice responsibly.
Clear guidelines. Real accountability.
Scientific & Research Committee
We do not just follow the science, we lead it.
This committee challenges the status quo, addresses blind spots, and drives bold research that shapes the future of ocular and facial prosthetics.
Members Committee
Handles membership processes, community outreach, and internal engagement.
Builds and nurtures a vibrant professional network to support members at every stage of their careers.
Frequently asked questions
What Is Ocularistry?
Ocularists create and fit custom-made artificial eyes for patients who have lost an eye(s) due to trauma, illness or congenital conditions.