OCI and HOYA LENS INDIA join hands to support UN, VISION 2020/IAPB resolution of effective refractive error coverage of 40% by 2030.

Public awareness messages on myopia will be aired on 12th, 13th and 14th between 10am to 7pm on these English news channels: NDTV, Times Now and CNN IBN

On the occasion of WSD 2022

OCI cordially invites you to the grand launch of the eye awareness film on
'What comprises a comprehensive eye examination?'

Join us live on FB
Film to be launched by Ms Kunda Ganatra - Senior Optometrist
Guests of honour Deborah Sweeney & Dr Sandra Block
Chief Guest Ms Megha Tata
And a host of other invited dignitaries from India and overseas

OCI wishes all a very Happy World Sight Day

Let's put vision first and aim for affordable eye care for all!!

Team OCI aims higher to create excellence in eye and vision care through optometry education and regulation

REMINDING ALL TO JOIN US TODAY AT 6.30 PM LIVE ON OUR OCI FB PAGE FOR THE VIRTUAL LAUNCH OF THE EYE CARE AWARENESS FILM.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079075821122

"A good education can change anyone. But a good teacher can change everything"

Proudly announcing the winner for the OCI- Bausch and Lomb Best Educator of the Year Award 2022, which goes to Dr. Nirav Mehta, Principal of Hari Jyot College of Optometry

This world sight day (13/10/2022) Optometry Council of India virtually launched a film on Comprehensive Eye Examination for public awareness by Mrs. Kunda Ganatra

We highly appreciate the presence of our Guests Mrs. Megha Tata, Professor Deborah Sweeney and Dr Sandra Block. Though the later couldn't be part of the live session she sent us a message attached here https://youtu.be/OAnCZuT9KTE

A word of appreciation for the Optometrist Mr. Preeti Singh Rekhi for offering his clinic space for the shoot and being the hero of the film.

Warm thanks to all who were part of the launch for their gracious presence and continuous support to OCI

OCI calls out to all practitioners to use this film to the maximum in their practices. If you would like to incorporate your logo to the film please contact us on info@optometrycouncilofindia.org for further information

OCI requests CDSCO to implement Medical Device Amendment Rule 2020 in combination with NCAHP Act. Acknowledgement of letter also received.

Read the letter here: https://bit.ly/3DiuNSM

Happy Diwali to all

A tad bit late but...

The October 2022 Newsletter is OUT!!!
Find out all about our quarterly events, projects, and educational activities.
Read here https://cdn.optometrycouncilofindia.org/files/news-docs/oNr3f.pdf

Papers on Farmer's Project were presented at Vision2020 Conference Siliguri and the project was highly appreciated. Another paper was virtually presented at the IVI Conference 2022 and won BEST ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION award under public eye health category.
OCI thanks it's partners Acchutha Institute of Optometry , department of Optometry and Department of community medicine MAHE, Occupation Optometry services , Sankara Nethralaya

The OCI- Essilor Basics of myopia control and management course is now available as an Online Lecture Series

To enroll for this course contact us on info@optometrycouncilofindia.org

#myopiamanagement #myopiacontrol #onlinecourse #ociessilor

OCI - Essilor Knowledge Plus Series

Session 4

*Dispensing High end premium PALs with Mr Mehul K Gosalia*

4th November 2022 at 3pm

Zoom link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81335273918?pwd=S25OdG94NEZuMGdVV3hHcW9yNEdnQT09

Session will be live on OCI FB Page as well https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079075821122

#essilor #oci #knowledgeplus #dispensing #learningoptometry #continuingeducation

Clear out your schedules for the afternoon

Join in for the 4th Session of OCI - Essilor Knowledge Plus Series at 3 pm Today

Prescribing High End premium PALs with Mr. mehul Gosalia

Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81335273918?pwd=S25OdG94NEZuMGdVV3hHcW9yNEdnQT09

Facebook Live link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079075821122

Not all heroes wear capes!!

OCI invites you all to be part of the journey of our Heroes on

11th Nov 2022 at 3,00 pm IST

Join us on our FB Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079075821122

When clothes can be customised, gifts can be customised, why not your Progressive lenses??

Let's learn about unique, customised high end premium PALs with Mr Mehul Gosalia.

Watch the webinar here https://youtu.be/cA45fwIt5TY

Don't miss out on the Unsung Heroes Session today at 3pm IST

Live on our FB Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079075821122

Optometry Council of India is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year

We thank all International Organisations who have worked with us hand in hand for us to achieve such a milestone.

We are grateful for their lovely wishes!!

The winds of change are starting to carve into the landscape of private optometry practices. Team OCI brings to you OCICON 2023 "OPTOMETRY MAHOTSAV"- Building Blocks towards Private Practice.

For the first time ever in 5 different cities, in collaboration with regional associations Optometrist Association, Gujarat Rajasthan Optometrist Association Jaipur Karnataka Optometry Association, West Bengal Association of Optometrists and Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati

stay tuned to our social media platforms for more announcements

Some stories are better heard than read

Listen to the stories of 3 Optometrists who have done phenomenal work to provide eye care to people on remote areas of the country

Watch full episode here https://youtu.be/c_UnlSKsOQc

#unsungheroes #oci #optometry #eyecare

Optometry Council of India in Association with AAO India Chapter Session 5

Webinar On

*How to apply for FAAO in Speciality Section* with Dr. Nirav Mehta

Zoom Link will ONLY be sent to registrants!
REGISTER NOW!!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModuyrqz4tGdWN6y5EGM2teMZqYGlUnVVM

On world sight day ( 13th October 2022) OCI started an Initiative to give back to the community by providing eye assessment to the elderly at old age homes. This programme is supported by Aloka Vision Programme ZEISS Group

The programme is currently on going in 14 cities in partnership with institutes within the cities

#oldagehome #eyecare #communityhealthcare #optometrist #oci