This document discusses the state of optometry in India and outlines opportunities for its growth. It notes that India accounts for a large portion of global blindness but has far fewer eye care professionals per capita compared to other countries. Recognizing optometrists can help address refractive errors and eye diseases, the document advocates for establishing optometry as an independent primary health profession in India. It also summarizes efforts by the Indian Optometry Federation to standardize optometry training, represent the field, and work with organizations to expand eye care access and reduce blindness across India.
Contact lens for congenital aphakia and other eye conditions for infants and toddlers. The slide presentation encompasses indications for CL fitting in paediatric, contact lens options, fitting techniques, challenges and contact lens as myopia control.
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- Pleoptics
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- Syntonic phototherapy
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- Pharmacological Therapy
Accommodation/ Accommodation of Eye, Measurement of Accommodation of Eye (hea...Bikash Sapkota
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Measurement of Accommodation of eye:
Amplitude, Facility,
Relative Accommodation, Fatigue, Lag,
Dynamic Retinoscopy
Presentation Layout:
-Introduction to accommodation of eye
-Mechanism
-Components
-Measurement of accommodation of eye
- Amplitude
- Facility
- Relative accommodation
- Lag
-Dynamic Retinoscopy
Accommodation
-dioptric adjustment of the crystalline lens of the eye
- to obtain clear vision for a given target of regard
-process by which the refractive power of eye is altered
- to ensure a clear retinal image
For further reading
-Clinical Procedures in Optometry by J.D. Bartlett, J.B. Eskridge, J.F. Amos
-Primary Care Optometry by Theodere Grosvenor
-Borish’s Clinical Refraction by W.J. Benjamin
-Clinical Procedures for Ocular examination by Carlson et al
-American Academy of Ophthalmology
-Optometric Clinical Practice Guideline by American Optometric Association
-Internet
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Contact lens for congenital aphakia and other eye conditions for infants and toddlers. The slide presentation encompasses indications for CL fitting in paediatric, contact lens options, fitting techniques, challenges and contact lens as myopia control.
Active Vision Therapy in Management of Amblyopia (healthkura.com)Bikash Sapkota
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Active Vision Therapy in Management of Amblyopia
- Pleoptics
- Near activities
- Active stimulation therapy using CAM vision stimulator
- Syntonic phototherapy
- Role of perceptual learning
- Binocular stimulation
- Software-based active treatments
- Exposure to dark
- Pharmacological Therapy
Accommodation/ Accommodation of Eye, Measurement of Accommodation of Eye (hea...Bikash Sapkota
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Measurement of Accommodation of eye:
Amplitude, Facility,
Relative Accommodation, Fatigue, Lag,
Dynamic Retinoscopy
Presentation Layout:
-Introduction to accommodation of eye
-Mechanism
-Components
-Measurement of accommodation of eye
- Amplitude
- Facility
- Relative accommodation
- Lag
-Dynamic Retinoscopy
Accommodation
-dioptric adjustment of the crystalline lens of the eye
- to obtain clear vision for a given target of regard
-process by which the refractive power of eye is altered
- to ensure a clear retinal image
For further reading
-Clinical Procedures in Optometry by J.D. Bartlett, J.B. Eskridge, J.F. Amos
-Primary Care Optometry by Theodere Grosvenor
-Borish’s Clinical Refraction by W.J. Benjamin
-Clinical Procedures for Ocular examination by Carlson et al
-American Academy of Ophthalmology
-Optometric Clinical Practice Guideline by American Optometric Association
-Internet
Follow me to get in touch with optometric and ophthalmic updates
this is a brief description of management of esotropia with pictures that is very helpful for juniour ophthalmologist by resident of civil hospital karachi, DUHS.
It describes about the procedure of Hess charting. it serves as a great tool to understand the concepts involved. Suitable for optometry course. This is not a routine procedure but an important procedure which is used in diagnosis.
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this is a brief description of management of esotropia with pictures that is very helpful for juniour ophthalmologist by resident of civil hospital karachi, DUHS.
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Scleral lens is a large rigid contact lens with a diameter range of 15mm to 25mm. Its resting point is beyond the
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Optometry 2017 invites you in 2nd International Conference on Optometry and Vision Science Which going to held at Paris, France on September 11-12, 2017.
This presentation will help students to decide if optometry is good for them as a career or not. it throws light on the career path options we have after completing Optometry.
Traditionally, the field of optometry began with the primary focus of correcting refractive error through the use of spectacles. Modern day optometry, however, has evolved through time so that the educational curriculum additionally includes significant training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, in most of the countries of the world, where the profession is established and regulated.
Optometry and Orthoptics (Laws and Acts)Maryam Fida
Optometry is a health care profession that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities as well as the correction of refractive error with glasses or contact lenses and treatment of eye diseases.
Definition of optometry and optometrist
The World Council of Optometry, World Health Organization and about 75 optometry organisations from over 40 countries have all over the world adopted the following definition, to be used to describe optometry and optometrist.
Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated, and regulated (licensed/registered).
Optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and management of disease in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system.
Competencies
• refractive error,
• ocular disease management,
• medical therapeutics,
• binocular vision,
• sports vision,
• vision therapy,
• contact lenses
Laws of optometry
Currently, optometrists can…
1. Prescribe Schedule II (hydrocodone products only), III, IV, and V narcotics (including oral antivirals, oral steroids, etc)
2. Order imaging, such as MRIs, CT scans, and x-rays
3. Remove foreign bodies
4. Perform post-operative care after 90 days with referral from a physician
5. Treat glaucoma with topicals and orals
6. Treat anterior uveitis
7. Perform dilation and irrigation
8. Perform scraping, debridement, or removal of corneal epithelium
9. Deliver injections limited to anaphylaxis
Optometrists cannot…
1. Perform surgical procedures (Any procedure that involves mechanical or laser means to cut, alter, or infiltrate human tissue is included here. This restriction includes refractive surgery, any laser procedure, or chalazia removal/eyelid or conjunctival cyst lancing procedures, to name a few) (Colorado is one of a few states with verbage to explicitly exclude surgery-most statutes maintain that the license to practice optometry does not include the right to practice medicine)
2. Deliver injectables, except for in the case of anaphylaxis
3. Treat posterior uveitis
4. Prescribe Schedule I or II narcotics
Acts of optometry
1. Health Professions Procedural Code
The Health Professions Procedural Code shall be deemed to be part of this Act.
Definitions
“College” means the College of Optometrists of Ontario; (“Ordre”)
“Health Professions Procedural Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (“Code des professions de la santé”)
“member” means a member of the College; (“membre”)
“profession” means the profession of optometry; (“profession”).
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The Tej Kohli Cornea Institute (TKCI) was founded in partnership with the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad and its medical team, represented by Dr Virender Sangwan. The Tej Kohli Corneal Mission is to further invest in the research of new materials, including their application techniques, to eradicate corneal blindness in India. The Tej Kohli Cornea Center will also explore revolutionary medical advances and their wider application across the field of ophthalmology.
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Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy or Dr. V as he was affectionately called brought about a revolution in eye care in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. His achievements are spectacular enough for Harvard University to have done a case study on him for its graduate students.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
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Optometry in india where do we stand small
1. Optometry in India-
where do we stand?
Optom. Rajesh Wadhwa
M.Optom
B.Ophth.Tech.(Hons.) AIIMS
B.Sc.(Hons.) DU
Fellow of International Association of Contact Lens Educators (Australia)
PGDHRM (IGNOU)
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per year through eye-care
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
4. World has….
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world=133million
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Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
5. What is the cost to country?
We can save here
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economic burden of
maintenance is
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Who is an
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“uncorrected refractive error” (24L)
optometrist ?
We have only about 6000 surgically active
ophthalmologists (general perception)
We need another professional to do
non-surgical work in eye-care
Answer is “Optometrist” (we are 40,000+)
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
8. WHO through
World Council of Optometry
Classifies Optometry as an independent primary
health-care profession
And defines optometrists as 'the primary
healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual
system who provide comprehensive eye and
vision care, which includes refraction and
dispensing, the detection/diagnosis and
management of diseases in the eye, and the
rehabilitation of conditions of the visual
system”
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
9. Questions regarding optometry
today
What can optometry offer in eye care ?
What can an optometrist do to relieve the
time of ophthalmologist ?
Is optometrist different from optician ?
Who represents optometry in India for any policy?
How will society, universities, country,health care
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system & corporate world benefit from growth of
optometry?
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
10. What can an optometrist do as an
independent practitioner
Other fields include:
Refraction Contact Lenses Spectacle dispensing
Spread public awareness
about common eye
Low Vision Aids, conditions, their
Tonometry, assistive vision devices treatment and the need
fields, & rehabilitation for regular eye check-up
A-scan etc. Timely referral of
patients where
Childhood blindness medical/surgical
Orthoptics ,
& pre/post op
intervention is required
co-management
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
11. An optometrist..
….is able to deliver
appropriate level of high
quality eye care from the
small clinic or practice in
remote region as a stand-
alone vision care and eye
health expert
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
12. e.g. in my small practice of 10 new cases a
day : We detect-by looking at eyes
1/wk we detect a new hypertensive
1/wk we detect a new diabetic
1/mth we detect glaucoma
(3 suspect)
1 in 2yrs we detect lesions at higher centers
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14. Organization of eye-care
Ophthalmologist represents the
highest level of eye-care-
provider in India
We have optometrist &
opticians also
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
15. India-in a process at this time
Optician dispenses
Every one does almost spects….ALSO prescribes
everything spects & fits contact lenses
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Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
18. As optometry professionals
Our primary public health responsibility
is to eliminate uncorrected refractive
error (URE).
In national interest: It costs so much
less time, money & resource to train an
optometrist than to train an
ophthalmologist for non-medicinal
work (e.g. Refraction, contact lens,
orthoptics etc)
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
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19. As optometrists- we are a major
component of solution
We stand united in strength of
40,000+ to fight the problem by
getting involved in national policies
NO CONFUSION: the earlier
confusion of who represents
“optometry” & who represents
“education in optometry” is resolved
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
20. With help of several agencies
“Delhi declaration” was signed
in Jul.2010……
DELHI DECLARATION ON OPTOMETRY
AND BLINDNESS PREVENTIONr_wadhwa@yahoo.com
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi
IN INDIA
21. Example of commitments
(out of 11)
Assisting in the development and provision of
accessible, affordable and excellent vision care
services to all people of India – regardless of
their geographical location or socio-economic
status (public:priv=10:90)
Developing competent human resources in
Optometry to meet the current and future eye
care needs and reduce the burden of vision
impairment and blindness in India (mango tree)
Ph:09868010187 Rajesh Wadhwa- New Delhi r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
22. We have created the base
Any agency now needs to talk only to one
organization regarding “optometry” in India
Indian Optometry Federation
(IOF)
Education in optometry
ASCO
(Association Of Schools & Colleges Of Optometry)
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23. Is a registered body
Has membership of VISION 2020
Is voice of all (40000+ optometrist)
Is working towards partnership with Govt.,
NGOs and international agencies to
standardize & regulate optometry
Is committed to Delhi Declaration
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24. NPCB
At IOF we have adopted
In India A National
oneofsingle nomenclature
Programme for
control Blindness
“Optometrist” for all 2
was started in 1975
with the motto that
years or higher (4,6,11 yr)
‘One of the basic
Human rights is
the right to see,
……” qualifications
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25. Public health contribution of
optometry can not be overlooked
As
Next 2 slides show an
individual practitioners
example of success
institutional professionals
with optometry
schools of optometry
involvement in
Also done work in
schoolnational programs screening,
vision screening, cataract
special children screening, etc.
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26. OPTOMETRISTS to
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
Countries Optometrists Ophthalmologists
Australia 12.5 3.3
Canada 10.26 3.3
U.K 13.27 1.06
New Zealand 10 2
USA 10.99 5.7
India 0.65 2
Ratio for 100000 people (per 0.1mill)
(source Dr.Hofstetter in WCO monthly bulletin)
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27. OPTOMETRISTS to
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
Blindness
New Zealand= blind: popu= 0.003 per mill
India= blind: popu =0.012 per mill
India has 4 times more blind per mill.
Countries Optometrists Ophthalmologists
New Zealand (Pop 4.4mil) 10 2
India (Pop 1210mil) 0.65 2
Ratio for 100000 people (per 0.1mill)
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28. Universities: Time line (IOF)
Our internal timeline target=No university
will offer less than 4 year course in
optometry by 2020 (grandfather clause till then)
Draft Common-minimum optometry
curriculum & bridge courses to upgrade 2
year diploma to 4 year degree is ready
Several universities are now accepting lateral
entry
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29. The IVI project
India Vision Institute (IVI)
inaugurated on oct.18,2011
Task force set up to look into
optimizing existing human
resources and developing new
professionals
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30. What will IVI do ?
An enthusiastic plan for the
development of optometry & vision
industry over 5 years
Develop human resources
Ensure fundamental infrastructure is in place
Establishing professional and regulatory
framework for optometry
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31. IVI
PhD scholarship available within India
On our agenda specialties like
Contact lenses
Low & assistive vision devices
Rehabilitation
Paediatric optometry
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32. Opportunity for the industry
The global vision and eye care industry is worth
approximately $89 billion in retail product sales
$180 billion including professional fees
India’s vision industry sits at a modest 1% of the
world’s consumption and is valued at $5 billion
at the retail level
Yet India has 17% of the world’s population
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33. Opportunity for all
Partnership between Educational
institutions + optometry +
corporate world will lead to a win-
win situation for all three & also
for the country,hospitals & society
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34. Availability of optometry
education in India
119 recognized universities/ institutions
offer optometry courses
65 Offer 3 or 4 year graduate level
program
16 offer M.Optom
4 offer Ph.D. program
4 Optometrists in India are at
“Professor” level
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36. Regulation through a council
We require support from the
Government to form a Council.
Meanwhile, in the interim period, we
are in the process of creating a
self-regulatory body
that will act as a council.
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37. Our wish-list..
We wish to serve the people
“Freely and fully”
We need a council
Actually, now India needs a council of
optometry
We request the government to make use of
existing professionals &
avoid re-inventing the wheel
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38. The day is not far..
When optometry in India will have similar
place as in developed countries like
Australia & USA
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39. The country needs Optometry
&
Optometrists stand
ready & motivated to
meet the challenge of
Right to Sight
in India by 2020
40. My contact details:
Rajesh Wadhwa
r_wadhwa@yahoo.com
9868010187
www.indianoptometryfederation.org
Thank You!
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