Optometry Confederation of India

Today, on #BrailleDay, we celebrate the innovation that has transformed lives by empowering individuals with visual impairments to access knowledge, information, and communication. Braille truly opens up a world of possibilities. Let's honor this tool of inclusivity and accessibility! #Optometry #BrailleAwareness #Inclusivity

Introducing the Public Health Special Interest Group (SIG) This group is a dedicated platform for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field of public health to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge. Our mission is to foster innovation and advocacy in public health through discussions, updates, and resources. Join our panel discussion with experts in the field Date: 26th Dec 2024 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/dx_kDNd3 Join our Facebook group today! https://lnkd.in/dEa3wumr

Celebrate the Gift of Sight this December! 🌟 Watch Unsung Heroes Episode 23 LIVE on Dec 12, 3-4 PM on OCI & Optician India’s Facebook Pages. 💡 Tell us: What would YOU gift your loved ones for better vision? Comment your answers during the LIVE (e.g., Eye Exam, Healthy Meals), and stand a chance to WIN stylish sunglasses from Prodigy Eyewear! 😎✨ [Sponsored by Optician India Magazine ] Let’s spread the joy of healthy vision together! 🫶 #GiftOfSight #UnsungHeroes #VisionCare #HealthyVision #OpticianIndia

Our social business is growing. Last fiscal year 2023/24, at 6,236 eye camps in India and Nepal, 1.1 million people in underprivileged, suburban, and rural areas received eye exams and vision tests through our Aloka Vision Programme, with 101,000 glasses produced and delivered and 3,800 patients helped who needed non-refractive error treatment. We see patients as customers, not as beneficiaries. So, we called 33,401 of them 4-6 weeks after they received their glasses and asked about their customer satisfaction. More than 96% reported being happy or very happy. I think this follow-up is essential to learn how to improve, to ensure quality and to understand if our glasses are being used and are actually helpful in daily life, at work, and at school. What we learned years ago is that social business does not reach everyone; for example, at old age homes, orphanages, and for families below the poverty line, more support is needed. With our registered charity, through which colleagues, partners, and customers support our cause, we could fund eye and vision care for 35,000 underprivileged children. Thanks to our partners—this wouldn't work alone! Optometry Confederation of India, Lions Club, Makunda Hospital, and many more: thank you! Let's continue to grow our impact, build regular access to quality eye care, and give back to society. And thanks to Premjeeth and the Aloka Team! Great work. Thanks Lakshmi Shinde Premjeeth M. Rohan Paul Dr. Jasbeer Singh Sreeroop Ks Monika Rajendran Uday Kumar A R Petra Apelt (Will never forget how small we started 10 years ago – first month with 9 patients. But we learned, improved, scaled things up. Still an important lesson learned: listen carefully, learn a lot and then learn more, do better.)   #aloka #clearvisionforeveryone #ZEISS

🌟 Big News for Aspiring Optometrists! 🌟 The Optometry Confederation of India (OCI) is thrilled to announce Travel Grants to support passionate Optometrists and Optometry students in their journey of learning and networking! 🛫📚 🎉 Congratulations to all the grant winners: - AOC: Somnath Ghosh - IMC: Salai Dhavmathi, Madhumitha Balachander, Kavinkumar P K - ASCON: Mariya T Sajan, Abhishek Chauhan, Sumaira Nazir, Sayantika Chakrabarti, Khadija Dudhiyawala OCI believes in empowering the next generation of eye care leaders and making global opportunities accessible! #OptometryIndia #TravelGrants #EyeCareExcellence #OptometryLeadership #OCI #FutureOfOptometry

🌟 A Memorable ASCON 2024! 🌟 From insightful panel discussions to interactive workshops and vibrant cultural exchanges, ASCON 2024 at Panjim Convention Center, Goa, was an unforgettable experience! 🏖️✨ 💡 What made it special? ✅ Presentations that inspired: OCI showcased its impactful projects like Vision for a Cause and innovative models for achieving NPCB objectives. ✅ Workshops that empowered: Our Myopia Management session with industry stalwarts left participants equipped to tackle the growing epidemic. ✅ Recognition that matters: Congratulations to award winners—Optom Prasad Sawant (Best Case Report) and Salai Dhavamathi (Best Educator of the Year)! Your dedication fuels our mission. 📸 Engagement highlights: Our beloved "Sunny the Optometrist" selfie competition stole the show! Winners Divya Rauniyar and Sayak Banerjee garnered 300+ likes. 🎉 Sunny keychains also added sparkle to every goody bag. ✨ Knowledge. Networking. Nostalgia. ASCON was all this and more, fostering dialogue on practice management, legislation, and future collaborations. Tag your ASCON squad and share your favorite moments below! 🗨️👇 Let's relive the memories and continue inspiring! #OCIAtASCON #OptometryMatters #SunnyTheOptometrist #KnowledgeExchange #EyeCareForAll

🌟 A Memorable ASCON 2024! 🌟 From insightful panel discussions to interactive workshops and vibrant cultural exchanges, ASCON 2024 at Panjim Convention Center, Goa, was an unforgettable experience! 🏖️✨ 💡 What made it special? ✅ Presentations that inspired: OCI showcased its impactful projects like Vision for a Cause and innovative models for achieving NPCB objectives. ✅ Workshops that empowered: Our Myopia Management session with industry stalwarts left participants equipped to tackle the growing epidemic. ✅ Recognition that matters: Congratulations to award winners—Optom Prasad Sawant (Best Case Report) and Salai Dhavamathi (Best Educator of the Year)! Your dedication fuels our mission. 📸 Engagement highlights: Our beloved "Sunny the Optometrist" selfie competition stole the show! Winners Divya Rauniyar and Sayak Banerjee garnered 300+ likes. 🎉 Sunny keychains also added sparkle to every goody bag. ✨ Knowledge. Networking. Nostalgia. ASCON was all this and more, fostering dialogue on practice management, legislation, and future collaborations. Tag your ASCON squad and share your favorite moments below! 🗨️👇 Let's relive the memories and continue inspiring! #OCIAtASCON #OptometryMatters #SunnyTheOptometrist #KnowledgeExchange #EyeCareForAll