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Delhi Optometry Association and Hoya Vision Care join hands for a Mission: Prevention of blindness

New Delhi – 1st November 2022: The 12th National conference on “Importance of Optometry Services for the prevention of Blindness” is organized by Delhi Optometry Association in collaboration with Global Optometry Professionals and 30+ prominent speakers from 8+ universities. Optometry professionals make a significant contribution in the mission of “Prevention of Blindness”.

Delhi Optometry Association is a registered association of N.C.T of DELHI-INDIA under the Societies Registration Act 1860-India and working for an Optometry Discipline qualified professionals since 1996. The Association is the Apex Association on quality care and advocacy for the Delhi-India’s health, representing more than 44,000 optometry discipline professionals and optometry students

According to a report by WHO and World Council of Optometry (WCO) blindness is increasing globally. Among the 7 causes of blindness are uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts are the leading cause. The early signs of visual errors are detected by the Optometrists who play a crucial role in detecting defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases (diseases of the eye) or abnormality, and problems with general health etc.

The conference was inaugurated by honourable Prof.(Dr.) V. Rajashekhar (Asst. Comissioner& Consultant Ophthalmologist) Safdarjung Hospital who heads the National Program for Prevention of Blindness and addressed by prominent speakers Prof. Aditya Goyal (Principal Sankara College of Optometry and member NCAHCP – Govt of India), Dr. Anil Tyagi (President DOA) and Dr Sujay S. Dangi (Corporate Commitee Chairman, DOA) etc covering various topics including Myopia Control, Binocular Vision Disorders, Optical Dispensing etc.

The conference is supported by Hoya Lens India, (the makers of Miyosmartwhich controls progression of Myopia in kids)who empowers the eye care professionals by focusing on their three key qualities: Care, Knowledge and Foresight. Mr. Shankar Raman, Business Head for Miyosmart spoke about the raising concerns on Myopia progressions in children.

Honoring guest

About HOYA Vision Care

For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate and global leader in optical technology innovation. As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, HOYA continues to drive optical technology innovation with the aim of finding the best vision care solutions for Eye Care Professionals. The company supplies lenses in 52 countries with a network of over 18,000 employees and 45 laboratories around the globe.

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