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Working on a global mission to improve children’s eyesight

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Post published:June 13, 2017
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Four years ago, Essilor, the market leader in ophthalmic optics with the mission to improve lives by improving sight, created dedicated teams to reach the 2.5 billion people across the globe who don’t have access to the vision correction they need. Since then, Essilor has launched and scaled-up new inclusive business models and deployed many non-profit initiatives to improve access to vision care in developing (and developed) nations. (more…)

Is your optometrist ready for the AI-future on its way?

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:May 3, 2017
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For many it’s a simple choice – if you have problems with your eyesight, see an optometrist. As we get older, most of us will probably need glasses, particularly for those that spent most of the working life hunched over a computer all day long. But this once seemingly straightforward profession of optometry is changing, rapidly. And these changes which are coming to the field of optometry may very well signal things to come in other areas of health service as well. (more…)

Saudi Ophthalmology Award to Kovin Naidoo for work in childhood blindness and cataract

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Post published:May 3, 2017
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Professor Kovin Naidoo, CEO of Brien Holden Vision Institute has been awarded the distinguished Prevention of Blindness (POB) Shield Lecture award.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 1, 2017 — The Prevention of Blindness (POB) Shield Lecture award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the prevention of blindness and vision impairment in their country or globally. The lecture is a feature of the internationally recognized event, supported by the Saudi Ophthalmology Society, which attracts over 1,500 attendees each year. As the awardee, Prof. Naidoo presented on his novel research and public health optometry work. (more…)

Yateem Eye Center and Day Care Surgery Opens in Khalifa City

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:April 26, 2017
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UAE’s most advanced eye care center - Yateem Eye Center and Day Care Surgery - was launched on April 16th in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh…

Advancing optometry education in the Middle East and North Africa

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:April 24, 2017
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Image source: Eyezone Institute of Opticianry Facebook page - Islamabad, Pakistan, 20 April 2017: Brien Holden Vision Institute Academy, Australia, and Eyezone Institute of Opticianry, Kuwait, sealed a long-term partnership to…

Priorities for glaucoma care in Sub-Saharan Africa

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:March 23, 2017
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Glaucoma affects at least one in every 25 people aged 40 years and above in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It occurs as a result of the intraocular pressure (eye pressure [IOP]) being too high for the normal functioning of the optic nerve which is responsible for sight. Despite the vision loss that it causes, over half of the people with glaucoma are unaware and this is reflected in their late presentation in seeking care. (more…)

Free vision screenings for quality vision

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Post published:March 20, 2017
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CHICAGO (March, 2017) – Prevent Blindness, the oldest volunteer eye health and safety group in the USA, and Allergan (NYSE: AGN), a global leader in eye care for nearly 70…

World Council of Optometry marks 90 years advocacy

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Post published:March 13, 2017
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Originally founded in Cologne, Germany in 1927 as the International Optical League (Ligue Internationale d’optique), The World Council of Optometry (WCO) marked its 90th anniversary on March 7, 2017. Headquartered…

New optical business directory hits the web

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Post published:January 25, 2017
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Kuwait: EYEZONE Magazine, the first optical magazine in the Middle East, has launched a comprehensive online directory called Eyezone Optiguide. It covers a whole gamut of data relevant in building…

SAO 4th Saudi Optometry Conference

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Post published:January 18, 2017
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- The Saudi Association of Optometry (SAO) is conducting its 4th Saudi Optometry Conference to be held on March 21-23, 2017 at Burj Rafal Kempinski, Riyadh. Topics will include myopia…