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🎙 Optometry to Advocacy: "A Chevening Scholar's Inspiring Path" - with Ms. Junu Shrestha Join us on InSight Radio for an inspiring episode featuring Ms. Junu Shrestha, a Chevening scholar. Discover her incredible journey from optometry in Nepal to pursuing a master's...

We are pleased to announce that the Founder and CEO of Vision Science Academy will be gracing Malaysia as a plenary speaker at the illustrious COVR 3.0 event. The conference is scheduled to take place at the renowned Management and Science University on the 22nd and...

We are excited to announce a monumental addition to our educational offerings — the Vision Science Academy Learning Centre (VSALC). This specialised learning hub is designed to provide an array of exclusive courses that focus on the intriguing field of Vision...

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Deepmala Mazumdar, the Editor-in-Chief of The VSA Blog, has once again received the "Most Productive Team Member" award. This marks an incredible milestone as it is the third year in a row that Dr. Mazumdar has earned this esteemed...

Optometric Entrepreneurship: Lessons and Insights from Dr. Brianna Rhue🎙 Dive into the world of optometry, entrepreneurship, and public speaking with the remarkable Dr. Brianna Rhue in the upcoming episode of InSight Radio. As a co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens and...

The July/August 2023 Blog Competition showcased an abundance of skill, creativity, and literary brilliance. It is now the moment to spotlight the top 3 bloggers who stood out! 🌟 Entries poured in, each echoing a distinct voice, each resonating with unique narratives....

We are delighted to announce that Prasannasai K has been selected as the esteemed winner of the VSA-KBRF Awards for August 2023. Serving as an Optometrist in the Binocular Vision Department at Sankara Nethralaya, Prasannasai K has penned an engaging blog titled "The...

After an exhilarating month of creativity and literary prowess, we are pleased to unveil the results of our July/August 2023 Blog Competition! We received an astounding number of entries, each offering a unique voice and perspective. Selecting the winners was no easy...

In response to a substantial number of requests from our members, we are pleased to announce that the blog submission deadline for the JULY 2023 Blog Competition has been extended. The Contest Panel has reached a decision to extend the deadline until 10th AUGUST 2023....

We are deeply honoured to embrace the invitation to participate as a Knowledge Partner in the upcoming OPTOVERSE 4 organised by UAE Indian Optometrist Forum (UIOF) in Dubai. The prospect of collaborating with UIOF at OPTOVERSE 4 fills us with immense excitement as it...

We are pleased to announce that Indira Rengarajan has been chosen as a finalist for the esteemed "The Bloggers Voice" competition SEASON 1 Grand Finale. Indira’s exceptional talent and unwavering dedication to her craft have left a profound impression on us, and we...

Prepare for an upcoming episode filled with excitement on InSight Radio! Join our host Ms. Sucheta Mitra on the next episode of InSight Radio, where she engages in an enthralling conversation with the esteemed optometrist and visionary, Mrs. Marietjie Cilliers, in the...

We take great pleasure in announcing that Chirasree Saha has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious VSA-KBRF Awards for the month of July 2023. Chirasree Saha is an Intern Optometrist at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital has presented a captivating blog...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 8 30th July 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science Academy Session 8 Speakers/Participants Anuska Chakraborty B. Optometry...

We are excited to announce that Kheyali Mondal has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious "The Bloggers Voice" competition SEASON 1 Grand Finale. Kheyali's exceptional talent and unwavering dedication to her craft have deeply impressed us, and we are...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 7 09th July 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science Academy Session 7 Speakers/Participants Mainak Motilal B. Optom Student...

We are delighted to share that Roshni Majumder has been chosen as a finalist for the esteemed "The Bloggers Voice" competition SEASON 1, Grand Finale. Roshni's exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft have left a profound impression on us, and we are...

Submissions are now open for the highly anticipated Vision Science Academy Blog Competition. If you have a passion for Vision Sciences, Eye-care, or related areas, this is your chance to showcase your expertise and win exciting awards, including cash prizes sponsored...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 6 02nd July 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science Academy Session 6 Speakers/Participants Roshni Majumder Assistant...

In celebration of our 3rd Web-launch Anniversary month, we are delighted to announce 2 distinguished winners of the VSA - KBRF Innovative Blog Award for June 2023! These exceptional individuals have been chosen for their outstanding contributions. Let's congratulate...

🎉 Congratulations to the Winners of The VSA Quiz SEASON 3 Grand Finale! 🎉 We are pleased to announce the remarkable success of the virtual grand finale of The VSA Quiz SEASON 3, held on 18th June 2023, on Zoom. The event witnessed the participation of the top 10...

We are delighted to announce that Roshni Sengupta has been selected as a finalist for the esteemed "The Bloggers Voice" competition SEASON 1, Grand Finale. Roshni's remarkable skills and unwavering dedication to her craft have deeply impressed us, and we are extremely...

ANNOUNCEMENT: VSA Quiz Grand Finale on June 18th! We are thrilled to announce that after four exciting sessions in SEASON 3, the highly anticipated VSA Quiz Grand Finale is just around the corner! This year, the grand finale will be held virtually on Zoom, allowing...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 5 11th June 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science Academy Session 5 Speakers/Participants Vidushi Gupta Optometrist Dr....

As we step into this month, we have an exciting milestone to celebrate. It has been three years since we launched the VSA website, making it accessible to the public on June 1st, 2020. This significant occasion marks our web launch anniversary, highlighting the...

An Interview with Dr. Glenda Aleman-Moheeputh by Ms. Sucheta Mitra   Interview summarised by Ms. Sucheta Mitra   Eyes of the Future: Dr. Glenda's Strategies for Myopia Management The inaugural episode of Insight Radio begins with the host, Sucheta Mitra,...

It brings us immense joy to declare that Simran Shet Parkar has been chosen as one of the finalists for SEASON 1 of the esteemed "The Bloggers Voice" competition. Simran's exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft have left a profound impression on us,...

InSight Radio is a new audio-visual talk show that will explore the latest global trends and developments in the field of eye care. The show will feature interviews with leading eye doctors and researchers, as well as discussions on a variety of eye health topics. The...

We are pleased to announce that Roshni Sengupta has been selected as the recipient of the VSA-KBRF Awards for the month of May 2023. Roshni is a PhD Scholar and currently serving as Assistant Professor at Sushant University. Her blog title is Is Your World Snowing All...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 4 28th May 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science Academy Session 4 Speakers/Participants Sweety Sharma Senior Clinical...

We are delighted to announce that Kritika Gautam has been selected as a finalist for SEASON 1 of "The Bloggers Voice" competition. Kritika’s remarkable talent and unwavering dedication in her work have impressed us greatly, and we are ecstatic to have her as a...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 3 14th May 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science Academy Session 3 Speakers/Participants Aakanksha Pathania Optometrist,...

We are delighted to announce that Pritam Dutta has been selected as a finalist for the first season of "The Bloggers Voice" competition, SEASON 1. FINALIST Pritam Dutta Lecturer Ridley College of Optometry Topic: Visual Consequences Following Mild Traumatic Brain...

GOC CPD Accredited TOPIC Optic Discs - Papilloedema Duration: 1 hour UK Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians can claim 1 point Interactive. SPEAKER Mr. Lorcan Butler BSc (Hons) MCOptom, Prof. Cert. Paed. Eye Care Optical Engagement Manager The Brain Tumour Charity...

Congratulations to Naushin Fathima S, Fellowship in Clinical Optometry, Aravind Eye Care System for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of April 2023. Blog Title:  Professional Approach Towards Autistic Child...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of InSight Radio, a revolutionary audio-visual talk show by Vision Science Academy. This show features some of the most distinguished figures in the field of optometry and vision science, sharing their knowledge and insights on...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 2 30th April 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science Academy Session 2 Speakers/Participants Pritam Dutta Lecturer, Ridley...

Congratulations   🏅 Manav M Mamtora 🏅 Sunidhi Kumari 🏅 Sweksha Anand Das 🏅 Ranjana Aryal 🏅 Sejal Singh 🏅 Krishna Shah 🏅 Arati Sah 🏅 Sakina Mussaji 🏅 Harshada Narvekar 🏅 Anuhva Nalluri   Top 10 Scorers (combining all four sessions) will be invited to the...

It is with great pleasure that we announce Rupali Singh as a finalist for “The Bloggers Voice” competition SEASON 1. Rupali has shown exceptional talent and dedication in her work, and we are thrilled to have her as part of this competition. We wish her the best of...

We have exciting news to share! Vision Science Academy has moved its corporate address to a brand new location in the heart of London - our Global Headquarters. Our new address is 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, England, WIW 5PF. This move marks an...

The Bloggers Voice SEASON 1 | Session 1 16th April 2023 11 AM (BST), 3:30 PM (IST) Join and vote for your favourite contestants! Opening Talk Ken Brandt Senior Advisor, Australia Vision Science Academy Host Ms. Sucheta Mitra Education Engagement Manager Vision Science...

TOPIC Detecting and Treating Glaucoma: Essential Strategies for Primary Care Optometrists SPEAKER Dr. Tamara Petrosyan Doctor of Optometry Associate Clinical Professor State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, USA Join us Sunday, April 23rd 2023 10:30...

Vision Science Academy Celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023! The Vision Science Academy expresses its appreciation to everyone who took part in our event for International Women's Day 2023. The event was a celebration of the accomplishments of women...

We are excited to announce that Vision Science Academy is undergoing a rebranding process, including a change in our logo. Our new logo represents our commitment to excellence, innovation, and growth in the field of vision science. As a growing institution in the...

Vision Science Academy organised a series of webinars focusing on Glaucoma Awareness during International Glaucoma Week 2023 to spread awareness about glaucoma. The series included informative sessions by experts in the field, such as Mrs. Bita Heidarzadeh, Senior...

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to ViSThON Event Partners for their participation and support in making the marathon of 50 webinars a success. Your contribution has been integral to the success of this event, and we appreciate your commitment to making...

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to HOYA for their invaluable sponsorship and support of our recent marathon of 50 educational webinars in the field of vision sciences, named as ViSThON. Hoya's sponsorship allowed us to provide a unique...

The Vision Science Academy expresses its appreciation to everyone who took part in our event for International Women's Day 2023. The event was a celebration of the accomplishments of women in Vision Sciences across the globe and recognised their valuable contributions...

INNOVATIVE IDEA AWARD World Optometry Day 23rd March 2023   On World Optometry Day 2023, the Vision Science Academy held an Innovative Idea competition where participants were required to identify challenges and present their innovative ideas for overcoming them...

Congratulations to Anusuya D, Fellowship in Clinical Optometry, Aravind Eye Care System for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of March 2023. Blog Title:  Is Crying Normal or Abnormal? An Optometrist’s...