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VISION 2020

CONFERENCE:

A DYNAMIC PLATFORM FOR

NETWORKING, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

CHAIR FOR THE a history of participation spanning nearly 11
MAIN SESSION
- LAKSHMI years, OCI has consistently contributed to the
SHINDE, DR. conference, reinforcing the role of optometry in
GVS MURTHY advancing eye care across India.
AND ROHAN
CHERIWALA
This year's conference included an additional
pre-conference workshop on 5 July 2024. The
th
Optometry Confederation of India organised
a three-hour session focused on “Paediatric
Visual System Assessment.” This workshop
was led by Dr Nooruz Zaman and Mr Sebin
Sebastian, offering a platform for sharing
specialised knowledge in paediatric optometry.

During the main sessions held on 6-7 July,
2024, OCI made notable contributions through
three oral presentations, three invited talks,
and the chairing of a panel. Two of the oral
presentations centred on the “Vision for a
OCI AWARDS PRESENTATION
Cause” project and the “Optometrist Locator”
initiative, both spearheaded by OCI. These
he 18 Vision 2020 conference was recently presentations highlighted OCI's ongoing efforts
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held in Ludhiana, Punjab, from 5-7, July to promote optometry as a critical component
T2024. Hosted by Christian Medical College, of eye care in India.
the event saw the active participation of the
Optometry Confederation of India (earlier known The invited talks covered topics of significant
as the Optometry Council of India (OCI). With relevance to the optometry field, including

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